US Bridges

SH 74-WASH Co. over Tuttle Creek

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.34 MI W of Madison CO · Structure no. 000000000003243

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 74-WASH Co. over Tuttle Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 74-WASH Co. over Tuttle Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,532 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 74-WASH Co.
CrossesTuttle Creek
Location1.34 MI W of Madison CO
RouteState Highway 74
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.03581, -93.96861
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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2018)
Projected traffic2,532 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$324,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 74-WASH Co. over Tuttle Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 74-WASH Co. over Tuttle 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 74-WASH Co. over Tuttle Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 74-WASH Co. over Tuttle Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 74-WASH Co. over Tuttle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.