US Bridges

Maple Street over Ar. & Mo. RR - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.62 MI W JCT US71B · Structure no. 000000000001940

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,736
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Maple Street over Ar. & Mo. RR - Wash. Co. is a concrete arch - deck carrying Maple Street over Ar. & Mo. RR - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 2,736 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2036. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMaple Street
CrossesAr. & Mo. RR - Wash. Co.
Location0.62 MI W JCT US71B
RouteCity Street 35820
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.07008, -94.16692
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,736 (2018)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2036
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$550,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Maple Street over Ar. & Mo. RR - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Maple Street over Ar. & Mo. RR - Wash. Co. 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 Maple Street over Ar. & Mo. RR - Wash. Co. carry?

About 2,736 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Maple Street over Ar. & Mo. RR - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Maple Street over Ar. & Mo. RR - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.