US Bridges

Malico Mtn. Rd. over Sweetwater Creek

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.58 MI SE SH 265 · Structure no. 000000000019747

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Malico Mtn. Rd. over Sweetwater Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Malico Mtn. Rd. over Sweetwater Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 66 by 2007. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMalico Mtn. Rd.
CrossesSweetwater Creek
Location0.58 MI SE SH 265
RouteCounty Highway 29
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.89519, -94.28489
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2018)
Projected traffic66 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Malico Mtn. Rd. over Sweetwater Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Malico Mtn. Rd. over Sweetwater Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Malico Mtn. Rd. over Sweetwater Creek carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Malico Mtn. Rd. over Sweetwater Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Malico Mtn. Rd. over Sweetwater Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.