North 50th Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith
FairSebastian County, Arkansas · 0.33 MI N of Grand Ave. · Structure no. 000000000020963
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 28 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
North 50th Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith is a concrete channel beam carrying North 50th Street 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 5 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 8,321 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was North 50th Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is North 50th Street 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 North 50th Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is North 50th Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns North 50th Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.