US Bridges

Pic-N-Tote Access over Ditch (side Drain)

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · JCT US 71 & Com Driveway · Structure no. 000000000021626

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2014 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Pic-N-Tote Access over Ditch (side Drain) is a concrete culvert carrying Pic-N-Tote Access over Ditch (side Drain) in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 275 by 2028. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPic-N-Tote Access
CrossesDitch (side Drain)
LocationJCT US 71 & Com Driveway
RouteU.S. Route 71
Coordinates35.30554, -94.39453
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2014)
Projected traffic275 by 2028
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

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pic-N-Tote Access over Ditch (side Drain) built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pic-N-Tote Access over Ditch (side Drain) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Pic-N-Tote Access over Ditch (side Drain) carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pic-N-Tote Access over Ditch (side Drain)?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Pic-N-Tote Access over Ditch (side Drain)?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).