US Bridges

S Brown ST over Ditch

FairPosted for load

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Between W 6th & W 7th · Structure no. 000000000019364

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
787
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Brown ST over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying S Brown ST over Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 787 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 159 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS Brown ST
CrossesDitch
LocationBetween W 6th & W 7th
RouteCity Street 7380
Coordinates34.74633, -92.30991
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2018)
Projected traffic159 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 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 S Brown ST over Ditch built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Brown ST over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does S Brown ST over Ditch carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Brown ST over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S Brown ST over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.