US Bridges

Free Ferry Road over Ditch - Sebastian Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI E Rogers Ave. · Structure no. 000000000020966

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Free Ferry Road over Ditch - Sebastian Co. is a concrete culvert carrying Free Ferry Road over Ditch - Sebastian Co. 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 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,061 by 2007. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesFree Ferry Road
CrossesDitch - Sebastian Co.
Location1.8 MI E Rogers Ave.
RouteCity Street 21120
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.37417, -94.36741
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,061 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Free Ferry Road over Ditch - Sebastian Co. built?

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

What condition is Free Ferry Road over Ditch - Sebastian Co. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Free Ferry Road over Ditch - Sebastian Co. carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Free Ferry Road over Ditch - Sebastian Co.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Free Ferry Road over Ditch - Sebastian Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.