US Bridges

South Phoenix Ave over Engineer Ditch

Good

Pope County, Arkansas · .07 Miles South of HWY 64 · Structure no. 000000000024307

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Phoenix Ave over Engineer Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying South Phoenix Ave over Engineer Ditch in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, projected to reach 9,000 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Phoenix Ave
CrossesEngineer Ditch
Location.07 Miles South of HWY 64
RouteCity Street 45140
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28117, -93.14848
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2023)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Phoenix Ave over Engineer Ditch built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Phoenix Ave over Engineer Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does South Phoenix Ave over Engineer Ditch carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is South Phoenix Ave over Engineer Ditch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns South Phoenix Ave over Engineer Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.