US Bridges

W Buchanan ST over Muddy Fork-Washington CO

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.50 MI W Prairie Grove · Structure no. 000000000007044

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,025
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Buchanan ST over Muddy Fork-Washington CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Buchanan ST over Muddy Fork-Washington CO in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 3,025 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,377 by 2028. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesW Buchanan ST
CrossesMuddy Fork-Washington CO
Location0.50 MI W Prairie Grove
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.97103, -94.33399
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2022
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,025 (2018)
Projected traffic12,377 by 2028
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W Buchanan ST over Muddy Fork-Washington CO built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Buchanan ST over Muddy Fork-Washington 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does W Buchanan ST over Muddy Fork-Washington CO carry?

About 3,025 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is W Buchanan ST over Muddy Fork-Washington CO?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns W Buchanan ST over Muddy Fork-Washington CO?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.