US Bridges

Elkhorn Springs RD over Claude Creek - Wash. Co.

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.42 MI No CO RD 66 · Structure no. 000000000020212

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
110
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkhorn Springs RD over Claude Creek - Wash. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elkhorn Springs RD over Claude 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2007. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElkhorn Springs RD
CrossesClaude Creek - Wash. Co.
Location0.42 MI No CO RD 66
RouteCounty Highway 659
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.05983, -94.31133
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic110 (2018)
Projected traffic63 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Elkhorn Springs RD over Claude Creek - Wash. Co. built?

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

What condition is Elkhorn Springs RD over Claude Creek - Wash. Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does Elkhorn Springs RD over Claude Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 110 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elkhorn Springs RD over Claude Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Elkhorn Springs RD over Claude Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.