US Bridges

S. Cove Creek Road over Garrett Hollow -Wash Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 6.2 MI So of CO RD 21 · Structure no. 000000000018812

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
386
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Cove Creek Road over Garrett Hollow -Wash Co. is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Cove Creek Road over Garrett Hollow -Wash Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2007. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Cove Creek Road
CrossesGarrett Hollow -Wash Co.
Location6.2 MI So of CO RD 21
RouteCounty Highway 285
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.77681, -94.37558
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2018)
Projected traffic63 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Cove Creek Road over Garrett Hollow -Wash Co. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Cove Creek Road over Garrett Hollow -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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S. Cove Creek Road over Garrett Hollow -Wash Co. carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Cove Creek Road over Garrett Hollow -Wash Co.?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S. Cove Creek Road over Garrett Hollow -Wash Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.