US Bridges

Geyer Springs Road over Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .3 MI So of Baseline · Structure no. 000000000019890

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,549
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Geyer Springs Road over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Geyer Springs Road over Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 12,549 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2032. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesGeyer Springs Road
CrossesDitch
Location.3 MI So of Baseline
RouteCity Street 22260
Coordinates34.66433, -92.34478
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,549 (2018)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$520,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Geyer Springs Road over Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Geyer Springs Road 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 Geyer Springs Road over Ditch carry?

About 12,549 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Geyer Springs Road over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns Geyer Springs Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.