US Bridges

East Roosevelt over Airport Outfall Ditch

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · .3 MI West of Bankhead · Structure no. 0000000000X0259

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Roosevelt over Airport Outfall Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying East Roosevelt over Airport Outfall Ditch in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,556 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Roosevelt
CrossesAirport Outfall Ditch
Location.3 MI West of Bankhead
RouteCity Street 49810
CountyPulaski County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.72136, -92.22719
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2018)
Projected traffic14,556 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 East Roosevelt over Airport Outfall Ditch built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Roosevelt over Airport Outfall 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 East Roosevelt over Airport Outfall Ditch carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Roosevelt over Airport Outfall Ditch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns East Roosevelt over Airport Outfall Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.