US Bridges

South 62nd Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 44 N of Phoenix Ave · Structure no. 000000000021778

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 62nd Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith is a concrete culvert carrying South 62nd Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth 62nd Street
CrossesDitch City of Ft. Smith
Location44 N of Phoenix Ave
RouteCity Street 65140
Coordinates35.34898, -94.36568
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
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 South 62nd Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 62nd 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does South 62nd Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South 62nd Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns South 62nd Street over Ditch City of Ft. Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.