US Bridges

East Huntsville RD over Spout Spring Br. - Fay.

Poor

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI S East Rock ST · Structure no. 000000000019524

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Huntsville RD over Spout Spring Br. - Fay. is a concrete culvert carrying East Huntsville RD over Spout Spring Br. - Fay. 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 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.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,100 by 2038. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesEast Huntsville RD
CrossesSpout Spring Br. - Fay.
Location0.2 MI S East Rock ST
RouteCity Street 27890
Coordinates36.05936, -94.15583
Functional classUrban Collector

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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,100 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$390,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Huntsville RD over Spout Spring Br. - Fay. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Huntsville RD over Spout Spring Br. - Fay. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does East Huntsville RD over Spout Spring Br. - Fay. carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is East Huntsville RD over Spout Spring Br. - Fay.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns East Huntsville RD over Spout Spring Br. - Fay.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.