US Bridges

Valley Drive over Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .2 MI E Geyer Spg RD · Structure no. 000000000019670

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,566
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valley Drive over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Valley Drive over Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,566 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 518 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValley Drive
CrossesDitch
Location.2 MI E Geyer Spg RD
RouteCity Street 59170
Coordinates34.66125, -92.34003
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,566 (2018)
Projected traffic518 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valley Drive over Ditch built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valley Drive 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Valley Drive over Ditch carry?

About 1,566 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Valley Drive over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Valley Drive over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.