US Bridges

Bridgewater Lane over Mud Creek - Wash. Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI East CO RD 87 · Structure no. 000000000019966

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
224
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bridgewater Lane over Mud Creek - Wash. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bridgewater Lane over Mud Creek - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 224 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 443 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBridgewater Lane
CrossesMud Creek - Wash. Co.
Location0.2 MI East CO RD 87
RouteCounty Highway 1031
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.11236, -94.10481
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic224 (2018)
Projected traffic443 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$44,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bridgewater Lane over Mud Creek - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bridgewater Lane over Mud 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Bridgewater Lane over Mud Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 224 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bridgewater Lane over Mud Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Bridgewater Lane over Mud Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.