US Bridges

W 28th ST over Blakemore Ditch

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Intsec 28th&MONROE · Structure no. 000000000019395

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 28th ST over Blakemore Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W 28th ST over Blakemore Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 95 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesW 28th ST
CrossesBlakemore Ditch
LocationIntsec 28th&MONROE
RouteCity Street 64800
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.72639, -92.32825
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2018)
Projected traffic402 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 28th ST over Blakemore Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is W 28th ST over Blakemore 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 28th ST over Blakemore Ditch carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 28th ST over Blakemore Ditch?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns W 28th ST over Blakemore Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.