US Bridges

Little Elm Rd. over Goose Creek-Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI So JCT SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000020175

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
80 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,687
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Little Elm Rd. over Goose Creek-Wash. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Little Elm Rd. over Goose Creek-Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 1,687 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 136 by 2007. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLittle Elm Rd.
CrossesGoose Creek-Wash. Co.
Location1.6 MI So JCT SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 19
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.0562, -94.29051
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,687 (2018)
Projected traffic136 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. over Goose Creek-Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Little Elm Rd. over Goose 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Little Elm Rd. over Goose Creek-Wash. Co. carry?

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

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

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Little Elm Rd. over Goose Creek-Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.