US Bridges

Smokey Lane over Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI N of Mccain Blvd. · Structure no. 000000000022687

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Smokey Lane over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Smokey Lane over Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 648 by 2024. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSmokey Lane
CrossesDitch
Location0.2 MI N of Mccain Blvd.
RouteCity Street 53991
Coordinates34.79278, -92.21642
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic648 by 2024
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smokey Lane over Ditch built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smokey Lane 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Smokey Lane over Ditch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Smokey Lane over Ditch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Smokey Lane over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.