US Bridges

Phoenix-Sebastian over Ditch

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI E JCT HWY 71B-14B · Structure no. 000000000023317

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,238
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Phoenix-Sebastian over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Phoenix-Sebastian over Ditch in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 15,238 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,278 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPhoenix-Sebastian
CrossesDitch
Location0.25 MI E JCT HWY 71B-14B
RouteCity Street 45140
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.33902, -94.41801
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,238 (2018)
Projected traffic13,278 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Phoenix-Sebastian over Ditch built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Phoenix-Sebastian over Ditch 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 Phoenix-Sebastian over Ditch carry?

About 15,238 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Phoenix-Sebastian over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Phoenix-Sebastian over Ditch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.