US Bridges

Black Nursery Road over Illinois River - Wash.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.73 MI N JCT US 62 · Structure no. 000000000017390

Built
1923
102 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
26
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Nursery Road over Illinois River - Wash. is a concrete arch - deck carrying Black Nursery Road over Illinois River - Wash. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 26 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Nursery Road
CrossesIllinois River - Wash.
Location0.73 MI N JCT US 62
RouteCounty Highway 623
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.99508, -94.29828
Functional classUrban 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
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$78,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Nursery Road over Illinois River - Wash. built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Nursery Road over Illinois River - 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Black Nursery Road over Illinois River - Wash. carry?

About 26 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Black Nursery Road over Illinois River - Wash.?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Black Nursery Road over Illinois River - Wash.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.