US Bridges

East Sycamore St. over Sublett Cr.-Fayetteville

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.11 E HWY 71B · Structure no. 000000000019525

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,500
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Sycamore St. over Sublett Cr.-Fayetteville is a concrete tee beam carrying East Sycamore St. over Sublett Cr.-Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Sycamore St.
CrossesSublett Cr.-Fayetteville
Location0.11 E HWY 71B
RouteCity Street 56610
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.08443, -94.15369
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,920 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was East Sycamore St. over Sublett Cr.-Fayetteville built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Sycamore St. over Sublett Cr.-Fayetteville 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does East Sycamore St. over Sublett Cr.-Fayetteville carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Sycamore St. over Sublett Cr.-Fayetteville?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns East Sycamore St. over Sublett Cr.-Fayetteville?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.