US Bridges

Brush Creek Rd. over Brush Creek- Elm Springs

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI SW SH 112 · Structure no. 000000000020178

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,520
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brush Creek Rd. over Brush Creek- Elm Springs is a concrete channel beam carrying Brush Creek Rd. over Brush Creek- Elm Springs in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 6 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 207 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBrush Creek Rd.
CrossesBrush Creek- Elm Springs
Location1.5 MI SW SH 112
RouteCity Street 7497
Coordinates36.20331, -94.26135
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2018)
Projected traffic207 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brush Creek Rd. over Brush Creek- Elm Springs built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brush Creek Rd. over Brush Creek- Elm Springs 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Brush Creek Rd. over Brush Creek- Elm Springs carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brush Creek Rd. over Brush Creek- Elm Springs?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Brush Creek Rd. over Brush Creek- Elm Springs?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.