US Bridges

Goshen Tuttle Road over Richland Creek-Wash Co.

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 4.9 MI So of Goshen · Structure no. 000000000004517

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,447
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goshen Tuttle Road over Richland Creek-Wash Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goshen Tuttle Road over Richland Creek-Wash Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,447 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2007. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGoshen Tuttle Road
CrossesRichland Creek-Wash Co.
Location4.9 MI So of Goshen
RouteCounty Highway 79
Coordinates36.04889, -93.97361
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,447 (2018)
Projected traffic430 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goshen Tuttle Road over Richland Creek-Wash Co. built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goshen Tuttle Road over Richland Creek-Wash Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Goshen Tuttle Road over Richland Creek-Wash Co. carry?

About 1,447 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Goshen Tuttle Road over Richland Creek-Wash Co.?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Goshen Tuttle Road over Richland Creek-Wash Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.