US Bridges

Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek - Wash Co.

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.40 So of CO RD 21 · Structure no. 000000000018814

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek - Wash Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek - 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 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCove Creek Road
CrossesCove Creek - Wash Co.
Location2.40 So of CO RD 21
RouteCounty Highway 285
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.8195, -94.34627
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating11 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

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

What condition is Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek - Wash Co. 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 September 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek - Wash Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.