US Bridges

North 50th Street over Cross Drain Ft. Smith

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · .03 MI No Grand Ave. · Structure no. 000000000020946

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North 50th Street over Cross Drain Ft. Smith is a concrete culvert carrying North 50th Street over Cross Drain Ft. Smith in Sebastian 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,321 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth 50th Street
CrossesCross Drain Ft. Smith
Location.03 MI No Grand Ave.
RouteCity Street 65021
Coordinates35.38587, -94.3766
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2018)
Projected traffic8,321 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$561,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North 50th Street over Cross Drain Ft. Smith built?

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

What condition is North 50th Street over Cross Drain Ft. Smith 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 North 50th Street over Cross Drain Ft. Smith carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North 50th Street over Cross Drain Ft. Smith?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns North 50th Street over Cross Drain Ft. Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.