US Bridges

Blue Springs Road over Mill Branch-Goshen

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.47 M NW JCT SH 45 · Structure no. 000000000004201

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
304
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Springs Road over Mill Branch-Goshen is a concrete slab carrying Blue Springs Road over Mill Branch-Goshen 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 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2007. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Springs Road
CrossesMill Branch-Goshen
Location0.47 M NW JCT SH 45
RouteCity Street 5621
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.10333, -93.99844
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2018)
Projected traffic245 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 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 Blue Springs Road over Mill Branch-Goshen built?

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

What condition is Blue Springs Road over Mill Branch-Goshen 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Springs Road over Mill Branch-Goshen carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Springs Road over Mill Branch-Goshen?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Springs Road over Mill Branch-Goshen?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.