US Bridges

SH 112-WASH Co. over Brush Creek

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI So Benton CO LN · Structure no. 000000000005909

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 112-WASH Co. over Brush Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 112-WASH Co. over Brush Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,158 by 2028. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 112-WASH Co.
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.5 MI So Benton CO LN
RouteState Highway 112
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.20464, -94.23525
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic8,158 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 112-WASH Co. over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 112-WASH Co. over Brush 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 112-WASH Co. over Brush Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 112-WASH Co. over Brush Creek?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 112-WASH Co. over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.