US Bridges

Hinson Road over El Dorado Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .5 M SE of Taylor Loop · Structure no. 000000000023721

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hinson Road over El Dorado Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Hinson Road over El Dorado Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2033. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesHinson Road
CrossesEl Dorado Ditch
Location.5 M SE of Taylor Loop
RouteCity Street 26610
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.78708, -92.42691
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2018)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2033
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 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 Hinson Road over El Dorado Ditch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hinson Road over El Dorado 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Hinson Road over El Dorado Ditch carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hinson Road over El Dorado Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Hinson Road over El Dorado Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.