US Bridges

South 48th Street over Ditch - Springdale

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.38 MI South of US412 · Structure no. 000000000021879

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 48th Street over Ditch - Springdale is a concrete culvert carrying South 48th Street over Ditch - Springdale in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 122 by 2007. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth 48th Street
CrossesDitch - Springdale
Location0.38 MI South of US412
RouteCity Street 65000
Coordinates36.16989, -94.18367
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic122 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 South 48th Street over Ditch - Springdale built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 48th Street over Ditch - Springdale 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does South 48th Street over Ditch - Springdale carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South 48th Street over Ditch - Springdale?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns South 48th Street over Ditch - Springdale?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.