US Bridges

W 8th ST over Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.02 W Rice ST · Structure no. 000000000019360

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 8th ST over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W 8th ST over Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 8th ST
CrossesDitch
Location0.02 W Rice ST
RouteCity Street 64570
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.74383, -92.30019
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2018)
Projected traffic141 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 8th ST over Ditch built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is W 8th ST over 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does W 8th ST over Ditch carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 8th ST over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns W 8th ST over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.