US Bridges

CO RD 185 -E- 2.60 over Black Bois Darc Creek

FairPosted for load

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 2.25 MI SW Washington · Structure no. 000000000020715

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
409
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 185 -E- 2.60 over Black Bois Darc Creek is a steel other carrying CO RD 185 -E- 2.60 over Black Bois Darc Creek in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 409 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2007. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCO RD 185 -E- 2.60
CrossesBlack Bois Darc Creek
Location2.25 MI SW Washington
RouteCounty Highway 185
Coordinates33.73968, -93.69447
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic409 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 185 -E- 2.60 over Black Bois Darc Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 185 -E- 2.60 over Black Bois Darc Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 185 -E- 2.60 over Black Bois Darc Creek carry?

About 409 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 185 -E- 2.60 over Black Bois Darc Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 185 -E- 2.60 over Black Bois Darc Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.