US Bridges

Riverfront DR over Allsopp Ditch

Fair

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .3 MI N SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000021254

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Riverfront DR over Allsopp Ditch is a steel culvert carrying Riverfront DR over Allsopp Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRiverfront DR
CrossesAllsopp Ditch
Location.3 MI N SH 10
RouteCity Street 49137
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.75973, -92.30299
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$212,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Riverfront DR over Allsopp Ditch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Riverfront DR over Allsopp 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Riverfront DR over Allsopp Ditch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Riverfront DR over Allsopp Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Riverfront DR over Allsopp Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.