US Bridges

Daugherty Rd. over Muddy Fork - Wash. Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 1 MI W Prairie Grove · Structure no. 000000000020179

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
322
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Daugherty Rd. over Muddy Fork - Wash. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Daugherty Rd. over Muddy Fork - 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 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesDaugherty Rd.
CrossesMuddy Fork - Wash. Co.
Location1 MI W Prairie Grove
RouteCounty Highway 98
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.98894, -94.33449
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating19 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.1 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2018)
Projected traffic77 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$55,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Daugherty Rd. over Muddy Fork - Wash. Co. built?

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

What condition is Daugherty Rd. over Muddy Fork - 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 Daugherty Rd. over Muddy Fork - Wash. Co. carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Daugherty Rd. over Muddy Fork - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.1 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Daugherty Rd. over Muddy Fork - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.