US Bridges

Washington Ave over Spout Spring Branch-Wash

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.1MI S. of South Street · Structure no. 000000000019605

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave over Spout Spring Branch-Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Washington Ave over Spout Spring Branch-Wash in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 8 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 243 by 2007. The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave
CrossesSpout Spring Branch-Wash
Location0.1MI S. of South Street
RouteCity Street 60840
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.05809, -94.15693
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2018)
Projected traffic243 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 Washington Ave over Spout Spring Branch-Wash built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave over Spout Spring Branch-Wash 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Ave over Spout Spring Branch-Wash carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave over Spout Spring Branch-Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m).

Who owns Washington Ave over Spout Spring Branch-Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.