US Bridges

Parsons Road over Friendship Creek-Wash

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.58 M E SH265 Spur · Structure no. 000000000004199

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
690
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parsons Road over Friendship Creek-Wash is a concrete slab carrying Parsons Road over Friendship Creek-Wash in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 690 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,629 by 2007. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesParsons Road
CrossesFriendship Creek-Wash
Location2.58 M E SH265 Spur
RouteCounty Highway 91
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.18238, -94.05458
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic690 (2018)
Projected traffic1,629 by 2007
Trucks13%
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 Parsons Road over Friendship Creek-Wash built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parsons Road over Friendship Creek-Wash 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Parsons Road over Friendship Creek-Wash carry?

About 690 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Parsons Road over Friendship Creek-Wash?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Parsons Road over Friendship Creek-Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.