N Jackson Highway over Beatty Branch-Washington
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Arkansas · 2.34MI No of Lincoln · Structure no. 000000000018321
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,156
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
N Jackson Highway over Beatty Branch-Washington is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying N Jackson Highway over Beatty Branch-Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 85 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,156 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2007. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was N Jackson Highway over Beatty Branch-Washington built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is N Jackson Highway over Beatty Branch-Washington in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does N Jackson Highway over Beatty Branch-Washington carry?
About 1,156 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is N Jackson Highway over Beatty Branch-Washington?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns N Jackson Highway over Beatty Branch-Washington?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.