US Bridges

N. Cove Creek Rd. over Sulphur Creek - Wash. CO

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 3.45 M S of Prairie Grove · Structure no. 000000000004195

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,686
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Cove Creek Rd. over Sulphur Creek - Wash. CO is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying N. Cove Creek Rd. over Sulphur Creek - 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 1,686 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 415 by 2007. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Cove Creek Rd.
CrossesSulphur Creek - Wash. CO
Location3.45 M S of Prairie Grove
RouteCounty Highway 21
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.9222, -94.31256
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,686 (2018)
Projected traffic415 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 N. Cove Creek Rd. over Sulphur Creek - Wash. CO built?

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

What condition is N. Cove Creek Rd. over Sulphur Creek - 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does N. Cove Creek Rd. over Sulphur Creek - Wash. CO carry?

About 1,686 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Cove Creek Rd. over Sulphur Creek - Wash. CO?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns N. Cove Creek Rd. over Sulphur Creek - Wash. CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.