US Bridges

Custer Blvd over Ditch City of Ft. Smith

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.9 M E of Wells Lake RD · Structure no. 000000000023787

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,249
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Custer Blvd over Ditch City of Ft. Smith is a concrete culvert carrying Custer Blvd over Ditch City of Ft. Smith in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,249 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2034. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long.

Location

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CarriesCuster Blvd
CrossesDitch City of Ft. Smith
Location0.9 M E of Wells Lake RD
RouteCity Street 14295
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29775, -94.3203
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,249 (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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Custer Blvd over Ditch City of Ft. Smith built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Custer 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 November 2022.

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

About 1,249 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Custer Blvd over Ditch City of Ft. Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.