US Bridges

Bush Vally Road over Baron Fork - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 5.98 M S Lincoln · Structure no. 000000000004132

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush Vally Road over Baron Fork - Wash. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Bush Vally Road over Baron Fork - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2007. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBush Vally Road
CrossesBaron Fork - Wash. Co.
Location5.98 M S Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.87617, -94.454
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic707 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Bush Vally Road over Baron Fork - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bush Vally Road over Baron Fork - 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Bush Vally Road over Baron Fork - Wash. Co. carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bush Vally Road over Baron Fork - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Bush Vally Road over Baron Fork - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.