US Bridges

Armstrong Avenue over Town Creek - Wash. Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI South SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000019976

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Armstrong Avenue over Town Creek - Wash. Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Armstrong Avenue over Town Creek - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 831 by 2007. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesArmstrong Avenue
CrossesTown Creek - Wash. Co.
Location0.4 MI South SH 16
RouteCity Street 2070
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.04339, -94.13611
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic831 by 2007
Trucks7%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Armstrong Avenue over Town Creek - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Armstrong Avenue over Town 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Armstrong Avenue over Town Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Armstrong Avenue over Town Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Armstrong Avenue over Town Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.