US Bridges

W 29th ST over Blakemore Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 4800 Block of W 29th · Structure no. 000000000019398

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
333
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 29th ST over Blakemore Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying W 29th ST over Blakemore Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 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 333 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,148 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 29th ST
CrossesBlakemore Ditch
Location4800 Block of W 29th
RouteCity Street 64810
Coordinates34.7255, -92.32761
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic333 (2018)
Projected traffic5,148 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 W 29th ST over Blakemore Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is W 29th ST over Blakemore 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 2024.

How much traffic does W 29th ST over Blakemore Ditch carry?

About 333 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 29th ST over Blakemore Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns W 29th ST over Blakemore Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.