US Bridges

Louise Street over Drainage Ditch

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · Btw Rock & Ray ST · Structure no. 000000000019771

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
341
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louise Street over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Louise Street over Drainage Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 341 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 259 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesLouise Street
CrossesDrainage Ditch
LocationBtw Rock & Ray ST
RouteCity Street 34580
Coordinates34.80446, -92.28729
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 inspectionJune 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 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic341 (2018)
Projected traffic259 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Louise Street over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Louise Street 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Louise Street over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 341 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Louise Street over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Louise Street over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.