US Bridges

Mabelvale Pike over Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.10 M N Main St. (mblvl) · Structure no. 000000000022428

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mabelvale Pike over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Mabelvale Pike over Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2032. The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMabelvale Pike
CrossesDitch
Location0.10 M N Main St. (mblvl)
RouteCity Street 35200
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.65752, -92.38802
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.5 m)
Deck width92 ft (27.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mabelvale Pike over Ditch built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mabelvale Pike 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 2024.

How much traffic does Mabelvale Pike over Ditch carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mabelvale Pike over Ditch?

The structure is 47 ft (14.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.5 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Mabelvale Pike over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.