US Bridges

Richards Road over Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI N of Mccain Blvd. · Structure no. 000000000022851

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Richards Road over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Richards Road 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 324 by 2024. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesRichards Road
CrossesDitch
Location0.2 MI N of Mccain Blvd.
RouteCity Street 48641
Coordinates34.79281, -92.21318
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2018)
Projected traffic324 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Richards Road over Ditch built?

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

What condition is Richards Road 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 Richards Road over Ditch carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Richards Road over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Richards Road over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.