US Bridges

North Gate Drive over Drainage Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .1 MI S Jp Wright Loop · Structure no. 000000000019775

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,872
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Gate Drive over Drainage Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying North Gate Drive 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 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 1,872 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,584 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNorth Gate Drive
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location.1 MI S Jp Wright Loop
RouteCity Street 41466
Coordinates34.88208, -92.10458
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,872 (2018)
Projected traffic9,584 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$559,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North Gate Drive over Drainage Ditch built?

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

What condition is North Gate Drive over Drainage 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does North Gate Drive over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 1,872 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North Gate Drive over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns North Gate Drive over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.