Mineral Springs RD over Dye Creek-Washington Co.
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000017316
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 895
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Mineral Springs RD over Dye Creek-Washington Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mineral Springs RD over Dye Creek-Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 97 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 895 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Mineral Springs RD over Dye Creek-Washington Co. built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is Mineral Springs RD over Dye Creek-Washington Co. 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Mineral Springs RD over Dye Creek-Washington Co. carry?
About 895 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Mineral Springs RD over Dye Creek-Washington Co.?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Mineral Springs RD over Dye Creek-Washington Co.?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.