US Bridges

N.Washingtonst.-Cs over Holt Branch-Arkansas CO

Poor

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 0.05 MI S Holt St-Dewitt · Structure no. 000000000019000

Built
1910
115 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N.Washingtonst.-Cs over Holt Branch-Arkansas CO is a concrete slab carrying N.Washingtonst.-Cs over Holt Branch-Arkansas CO in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1910, so it is 115 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,147 by 2007. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesN.Washingtonst.-Cs
CrossesHolt Branch-Arkansas CO
Location0.05 MI S Holt St-Dewitt
RouteCity Street 60840
CountyArkansas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.30062, -91.33334
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2018)
Projected traffic2,147 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$249,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was N.Washingtonst.-Cs over Holt Branch-Arkansas CO built?

It was built in 1910, making it 115 years old in 2025.

What condition is N.Washingtonst.-Cs over Holt Branch-Arkansas CO in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does N.Washingtonst.-Cs over Holt Branch-Arkansas CO carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N.Washingtonst.-Cs over Holt Branch-Arkansas CO?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns N.Washingtonst.-Cs over Holt Branch-Arkansas CO?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.