US Bridges

Lafayette Street over Ar & Mo Rail Road

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.47 MI W JCT US 71B · Structure no. 000000000001941

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lafayette Street over Ar & Mo Rail Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying Lafayette Street over Ar & Mo Rail Road in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,444 by 2007. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLafayette Street
CrossesAr & Mo Rail Road
Location0.47 MI W JCT US 71B
RouteCity Street 31720
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.06855, -94.16627
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic8,444 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$537,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lafayette Street over Ar & Mo Rail Road built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lafayette Street over Ar & Mo Rail Road 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Lafayette Street over Ar & Mo Rail Road carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lafayette Street over Ar & Mo Rail Road?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Lafayette Street over Ar & Mo Rail Road?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.