US Bridges

E. 8th ST over Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .45 MI W of Palm ST · Structure no. 000000000021351

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
161
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 8th ST over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying E. 8th ST over Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 161 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2007. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesE. 8th ST
CrossesDitch
Location.45 MI W of Palm ST
RouteCity Street 64570
Coordinates34.76409, -92.23935
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic161 (2018)
Projected traffic5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 8th ST over Ditch built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 8th ST 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 2023.

How much traffic does E. 8th ST over Ditch carry?

About 161 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is E. 8th ST over Ditch?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns E. 8th ST over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.