US Bridges

Cato Springs Road over Cato Spr. - Fayetteville

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI W71B · Structure no. 000000000005128

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cato Springs Road over Cato Spr. - Fayetteville is a concrete slab carrying Cato Springs Road over Cato Spr. - Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,100 by 2038. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCato Springs Road
CrossesCato Spr. - Fayetteville
Location0.4 MI W71B
RouteCity Street 9735
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.04131, -94.17451
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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,100 by 2038
Trucks5%
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

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 Cato Springs Road over Cato Spr. - Fayetteville built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cato Springs Road over Cato Spr. - Fayetteville 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Cato Springs Road over Cato Spr. - Fayetteville carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cato Springs Road over Cato Spr. - Fayetteville?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Cato Springs Road over Cato Spr. - Fayetteville?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.