US Bridges

So. Park Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.24 MI N Mt View Ave · Structure no. 000000000019548

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
102 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
849
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

So. Park Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington is a concrete continuous slab carrying So. Park Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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.

It carries about 849 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 252 by 2007. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSo. Park Avenue
CrossesSpring Creek-Washington
Location0.24 MI N Mt View Ave
RouteCity Street 43930
Coordinates36.18117, -94.12486
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic849 (2018)
Projected traffic252 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was So. Park Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is So. Park Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington 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 So. Park Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington carry?

About 849 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is So. Park Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns So. Park Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.