US Bridges

Old 12 Crossroads over Wilson Branch

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 7 MI East SH 220 · Structure no. 000000000017882

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,094
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old 12 Crossroads over Wilson Branch is a concrete slab carrying Old 12 Crossroads over Wilson Branch in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,094 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2007. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesOld 12 Crossroads
CrossesWilson Branch
Location7 MI East SH 220
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.68421, -94.23695
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,094 (2018)
Projected traffic36 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
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 Old 12 Crossroads over Wilson Branch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old 12 Crossroads over Wilson Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Old 12 Crossroads over Wilson Branch carry?

About 1,094 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old 12 Crossroads over Wilson Branch?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Old 12 Crossroads over Wilson Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.