US Bridges

Dutch Mills Road over Dutch Mills Creek Wash.

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · Side Drain on SH 59-6.58 · Structure no. 000000000005660

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
136
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Mills Road over Dutch Mills Creek Wash. is a concrete slab carrying Dutch Mills Road over Dutch Mills Creek Wash. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 136 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesDutch Mills Road
CrossesDutch Mills Creek Wash.
LocationSide Drain on SH 59-6.58
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.87539, -94.49068
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic136 (2014)
Projected traffic225 by 2028
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$282,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutch Mills Road over Dutch Mills Creek Wash. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Mills Road over Dutch Mills Creek Wash. 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 2023.

How much traffic does Dutch Mills Road over Dutch Mills Creek Wash. carry?

About 136 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Mills Road over Dutch Mills Creek Wash.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Mills Road over Dutch Mills Creek Wash.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.