US Bridges

Berkshire Drive over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .1 MI S Jp Wright Loop · Structure no. 000000000019679

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
875
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Berkshire Drive over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying Berkshire Drive over Drainage Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 875 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 981 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBerkshire Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.1 MI S Jp Wright Loop
RouteCity Street 4550
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.87986, -92.10091
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic875 (2018)
Projected traffic981 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Berkshire Drive over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Berkshire Drive over Drainage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Berkshire Drive over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 875 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Berkshire Drive over Drainage Ditch?

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

Who owns Berkshire Drive over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.