US Bridges

Winton Spring Road over Winton Spring

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · After Tour Stop #2. · Structure no. 7330002S0000000

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Winton Spring Road over Winton Spring is a concrete slab carrying Winton Spring Road over Winton Spring in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25 by 2039. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesWinton Spring Road
CrossesWinton Spring
LocationAfter Tour Stop #2.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyBenton County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.44039, -94.03575
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2019)
Projected traffic25 by 2039
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$54,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Winton Spring Road over Winton Spring built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is Winton Spring Road over Winton Spring 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 2024.

How much traffic does Winton Spring Road over Winton Spring carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Winton Spring Road over Winton Spring?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Winton Spring Road over Winton Spring?

It is owned by the National Park Service.