US Bridges

East First Street over Creek - Elkins

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.20 MI N SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000019520

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East First Street over Creek - Elkins is a concrete continuous slab carrying East First Street over Creek - Elkins in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 85 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 664 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesEast First Street
CrossesCreek - Elkins
Location0.20 MI N SH 16
RouteCity Street 64441
Coordinates36.00067, -94.00561
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2018)
Projected traffic664 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East First Street over Creek - Elkins built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is East First Street over Creek - Elkins 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 East First Street over Creek - Elkins carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East First Street over Creek - Elkins?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns East First Street over Creek - Elkins?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.