US Bridges

W 22nd Street over Blake More Ditch

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Blvd ST & Jackson ST · Structure no. 000000000019391

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 22nd Street over Blake More Ditch is a concrete slab carrying W 22nd Street over Blake More 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 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.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,297 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 22nd Street
CrossesBlake More Ditch
LocationBlvd ST & Jackson ST
RouteCity Street 64740
Coordinates34.73192, -92.32975
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2018)
Projected traffic3,297 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W 22nd Street over Blake More Ditch built?

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

What condition is W 22nd Street over Blake More 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does W 22nd Street over Blake More Ditch carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 22nd Street over Blake More Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns W 22nd Street over Blake More Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.