US Bridges

Phoenix Avenue over Ditch City of Ft. Smith

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 6800 Phoenix Ave. · Structure no. 0000000000X0900

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

About this bridge

Phoenix Avenue over Ditch City of Ft. Smith is a concrete culvert carrying Phoenix Avenue 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 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPhoenix Avenue
CrossesDitch City of Ft. Smith
Location6800 Phoenix Ave.
RouteCity Street 45140
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.34739, -94.35706
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Phoenix Avenue over Ditch City of Ft. Smith built?

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

What condition is Phoenix Avenue 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Phoenix Avenue over Ditch City of Ft. Smith carry?

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

How long is Phoenix Avenue over Ditch City of Ft. Smith?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Phoenix Avenue over Ditch City of Ft. Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.