US Bridges

Grinnell Ave Seb. over Ditch

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 25 Ft West JCT US 71 · Structure no. 0000000000X0819

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grinnell Ave Seb. over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Grinnell Ave Seb. over Ditch in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,100 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGrinnell Ave Seb.
CrossesDitch
Location25 Ft West JCT US 71
RouteCity Street 0
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.3052, -94.39438
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2014)
Projected traffic1,100 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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Grinnell Ave Seb. over Ditch built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grinnell Ave Seb. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Grinnell Ave Seb. over Ditch carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Grinnell Ave Seb. over Ditch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Grinnell Ave Seb. over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.