US Bridges

Wildwood Ave over Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .1 Miles W US 67 · Structure no. 000000000021385

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wildwood Ave over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Wildwood Ave 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,750 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWildwood Ave
CrossesDitch
Location.1 Miles W US 67
RouteCity Street 62350
Coordinates34.81435, -92.20518
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,750 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Wildwood Ave over Ditch built?

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

What condition is Wildwood Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wildwood Ave over Ditch carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wildwood Ave over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Wildwood Ave over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.