US Bridges

Blue Springs Road over Beaver Lake Wash. Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI S SH 412 · Structure no. 000000000017353

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,844
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Blue Springs Road over Beaver Lake Wash. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Blue Springs Road over Beaver Lake Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,844 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 245 by 2007. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesBlue Springs Road
CrossesBeaver Lake Wash. Co.
Location0.8 MI S SH 412
RouteCounty Highway 70
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.16129, -94.0051
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,844 (2018)
Projected traffic245 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$612,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Blue Springs Road over Beaver Lake Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Blue Springs Road over Beaver Lake Wash. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Blue Springs Road over Beaver Lake Wash. Co. carry?

About 1,844 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Blue Springs Road over Beaver Lake Wash. Co.?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Blue Springs Road over Beaver Lake Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.