US Bridges

West North St. over Skull Creek-Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.50 MI W of US 71-B · Structure no. 000000000019727

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West North St. over Skull Creek-Wash. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying West North St. over Skull Creek-Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,181 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWest North St.
CrossesSkull Creek-Wash. Co.
Location0.50 MI W of US 71-B
RouteCity Street 41440
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.07745, -94.16914
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,181 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 West North St. over Skull Creek-Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is West North St. over Skull 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does West North St. over Skull Creek-Wash. Co. carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West North St. over Skull Creek-Wash. Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns West North St. over Skull Creek-Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.