US Bridges

Little Elm Rd-Wash over Goose Creek Tributary

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 3.2 MI N JCT US 62 · Structure no. 000000000019862

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,687
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Elm Rd-Wash over Goose Creek Tributary is a concrete channel beam carrying Little Elm Rd-Wash over Goose Creek Tributary 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 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 1,687 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 146 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLittle Elm Rd-Wash
CrossesGoose Creek Tributary
Location3.2 MI N JCT US 62
RouteCounty Highway 19
Coordinates36.04933, -94.28514
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.
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,687 (2018)
Projected traffic146 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Little Elm Rd-Wash over Goose Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Little Elm Rd-Wash over Goose Creek Tributary 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 Little Elm Rd-Wash over Goose Creek Tributary carry?

About 1,687 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Little Elm Rd-Wash over Goose Creek Tributary?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Little Elm Rd-Wash over Goose Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.