West Water Street over Otter Creek -Elm Springs
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Arkansas · 0.57 MI W SH 112 · Structure no. 000000000019521
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
West Water Street over Otter Creek -Elm Springs is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Water Street over Otter Creek -Elm Springs in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2038. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was West Water Street over Otter Creek -Elm Springs built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is West Water Street over Otter Creek -Elm Springs 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 West Water Street over Otter Creek -Elm Springs carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is West Water Street over Otter Creek -Elm Springs?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns West Water Street over Otter Creek -Elm Springs?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.