US Bridges

Double Springs Rd. over Owl Creek

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.37 S. of SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000004851

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double Springs Rd. over Owl Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Double Springs Rd. over Owl Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,781 by 2021. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDouble Springs Rd.
CrossesOwl Creek
Location0.37 S. of SH 16
RouteCity Street 65160
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.07406, -94.25356
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,781 by 2021
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Double Springs Rd. over Owl Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Double Springs Rd. over Owl Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Double Springs Rd. over Owl Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Double Springs Rd. over Owl Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns Double Springs Rd. over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.