US Bridges

Links Apt Access over Ditch

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI E JCT US 71-14 B · Structure no. 0000000000X0924

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2018 count
Owner
Private
Private (other than railroad)

About this bridge

Links Apt Access over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying Links Apt Access over Ditch 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2034. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 40 ft wide.

CarriesLinks Apt Access
CrossesDitch
Location2.0 MI E JCT US 71-14 B
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.32689, -94.37678
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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2018)
Projected traffic225 by 2034
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerPrivate (other than railroad)
Maintained byPrivate (other than railroad)
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 Links Apt Access over Ditch built?

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

What condition is Links Apt Access 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Links Apt Access over Ditch carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Links Apt Access over Ditch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Links Apt Access over Ditch?

It is owned by the Private (other than railroad).