US Bridges

South Morningside over Town Creek - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.23 So JCT SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000004234

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Morningside over Town Creek - Wash. Co. is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying South Morningside over Town Creek - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 831 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSouth Morningside
CrossesTown Creek - Wash. Co.
Location0.23 So JCT SH 16
RouteCity Street 39570
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.04467, -94.1495
Functional classUrban 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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic831 by 2007
Trucks8%
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 South Morningside over Town Creek - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Morningside over Town 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South Morningside over Town Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is South Morningside over Town Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns South Morningside over Town Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.