US Bridges

Chad Colley Blvd over Ditch City of Ft. Smith

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.1 Mi. S. JCT SH 255 · Structure no. 000000000023751

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chad Colley Blvd over Ditch City of Ft. Smith is a concrete culvert carrying Chad Colley Blvd over Ditch City of Ft. Smith in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2034. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesChad Colley Blvd
CrossesDitch City of Ft. Smith
Location1.1 Mi. S. JCT SH 255
RouteCity Street 12215
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.3112, -94.32498
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic225 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
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 Chad Colley Blvd over Ditch City of Ft. Smith built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chad Colley Blvd over Ditch City of Ft. Smith 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Chad Colley Blvd over Ditch City of Ft. Smith carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chad Colley Blvd over Ditch City of Ft. Smith?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Chad Colley Blvd over Ditch City of Ft. Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.