US Bridges

West Main Street over Flood Creek - Johnson

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.34 MI W Hewitt Street · Structure no. 000000000019541

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Main Street over Flood Creek - Johnson is a concrete tee beam carrying West Main Street over Flood Creek - Johnson in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,032 by 2018. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWest Main Street
CrossesFlood Creek - Johnson
Location0.34 MI W Hewitt Street
RouteCity Street 61545
Coordinates36.13406, -94.16924
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic7,032 by 2018
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$562,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Main Street over Flood Creek - Johnson built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Main Street over Flood Creek - Johnson 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does West Main Street over Flood Creek - Johnson carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Main Street over Flood Creek - Johnson?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns West Main Street over Flood Creek - Johnson?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.