US Bridges

Grand Avenue over Ditch City of Ft. Smith

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · JCT Grand & N. 50th · Structure no. 000000000020947

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

About this bridge

Grand Avenue over Ditch City of Ft. Smith is a concrete culvert carrying Grand Avenue over Ditch City of 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,811 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Avenue
CrossesDitch City of Ft. Smith
LocationJCT Grand & N. 50th
RouteCity Street 23200
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.38539, -94.37672
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2018)
Projected traffic7,811 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
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$987,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Grand Avenue over Ditch City of Ft. Smith built?

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

What condition is Grand Avenue over Ditch City of Ft. Smith in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Grand Avenue over Ditch City of Ft. Smith carry?

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

How long is Grand Avenue over Ditch City of Ft. Smith?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Avenue over Ditch City of Ft. Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.