US Bridges

W. Lamar ST over Drainage Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .05 MI W Woodrow St. · Structure no. 000000000019370

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
311
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. Lamar ST over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W. Lamar ST over Drainage 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 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 311 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW. Lamar ST
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.05 MI W Woodrow St.
RouteCity Street 31950
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.74456, -92.3081
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic311 (2018)
Projected traffic149 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. Lamar ST over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is W. Lamar ST over Drainage 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does W. Lamar ST over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 311 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. Lamar ST over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W. Lamar ST over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.