US Bridges

W 38 Street over Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .2 MI W SH 365 · Structure no. 000000000019419

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,135
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W 38 Street over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying W 38 Street over Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 87 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 2,135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 375 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesW 38 Street
CrossesDitch
Location.2 MI W SH 365
RouteCity Street 64900
Coordinates34.79072, -92.28806
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,135 (2018)
Projected traffic375 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 38 Street over Ditch built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is W 38 Street over 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does W 38 Street over Ditch carry?

About 2,135 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W 38 Street over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns W 38 Street over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.