US Bridges

North "m" Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · JCT M ST and So 50th · Structure no. 000000000020969

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
248
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North "m" Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith is a concrete arch - deck carrying North "m" 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 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 248 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth "m" Street
CrossesDitch City of Ft. Smith
LocationJCT M ST and So 50th
RouteCity Street 41494
Coordinates35.38967, -94.3767
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic248 (2018)
Projected traffic659 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was North "m" Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith built?

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

What condition is North "m" Street over Ditch City of 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does North "m" Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith carry?

About 248 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is North "m" Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns North "m" Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.