US Bridges

Dutch Mills Road over Whitaker Branch - Wash.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI S Dutch Mills · Structure no. 000000000017383

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
175
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dutch Mills Road over Whitaker Branch - Wash. is a concrete arch - deck carrying Dutch Mills Road over Whitaker Branch - Wash. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesDutch Mills Road
CrossesWhitaker Branch - Wash.
Location0.7 MI S Dutch Mills
RouteCounty Highway 464
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.86344, -94.49961
Functional classRural Local

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2018)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dutch Mills Road over Whitaker Branch - Wash. built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dutch Mills Road over Whitaker Branch - Wash. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Dutch Mills Road over Whitaker Branch - Wash. carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Dutch Mills Road over Whitaker Branch - Wash.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Dutch Mills Road over Whitaker Branch - Wash.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.