US Bridges

East Meadow Street over Spring Creek - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.44 E US HWY 71 · Structure no. 000000000019543

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Meadow Street over Spring Creek - Wash. Co. is a concrete continuous slab carrying East Meadow Street over Spring Creek - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 552 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,222 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEast Meadow Street
CrossesSpring Creek - Wash. Co.
Location0.44 E US HWY 71
RouteCity Street 37790
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.18423, -94.13044
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2018)
Projected traffic2,222 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 Meadow Street over Spring Creek - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Meadow Street over Spring Creek - Wash. Co. 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 2024.

How much traffic does East Meadow Street over Spring Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Meadow Street over Spring Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns East Meadow Street over Spring Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.