US Bridges

Goshen Tuttle Road over Dry Creek

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.63 MI S SH 45 · Structure no. 000000000018318

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,447
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goshen Tuttle Road over Dry Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goshen Tuttle Road over Dry Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 87 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 1,447 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2007. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesGoshen Tuttle Road
CrossesDry Creek
Location1.63 MI S SH 45
RouteCounty Highway 79
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
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 inspectionOctober 2023
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,447 (2018)
Projected traffic477 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$83,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goshen Tuttle Road over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Goshen Tuttle Road over Dry Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Goshen Tuttle Road over Dry Creek carry?

About 1,447 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Goshen Tuttle Road over Dry Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Goshen Tuttle Road over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.