US Bridges

Watt ST over BNSF Railroad/Frisco ST

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .1 MI S of HWY 18 · Structure no. 000000000007408

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watt ST over BNSF Railroad/Frisco ST is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watt ST over BNSF Railroad/Frisco ST in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,440 by 2040. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWatt ST
CrossesBNSF Railroad/Frisco ST
Location.1 MI S of HWY 18
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.81894, -90.65022
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2019)
Projected traffic1,440 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Watt ST over BNSF Railroad/Frisco ST built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watt ST over BNSF Railroad/Frisco ST in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Watt ST over BNSF Railroad/Frisco ST carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Watt ST over BNSF Railroad/Frisco ST?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Watt ST over BNSF Railroad/Frisco ST?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.