US Bridges

Sycamore Street over Scull Creek - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.34 MI E SH 112 · Structure no. 000000000019977

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,370
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sycamore Street over Scull Creek - Wash. Co. is a concrete slab carrying Sycamore Street over Scull Creek - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 1,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,761 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSycamore Street
CrossesScull Creek - Wash. Co.
Location0.34 MI E SH 112
RouteCity Street 56610
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.08477, -94.16911
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,370 (2018)
Projected traffic5,761 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$548,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sycamore Street over Scull Creek - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sycamore Street over Scull 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 Sycamore Street over Scull Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 1,370 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sycamore Street over Scull Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sycamore Street over Scull Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.