US Bridges

Hamstring Road over Hamstring Creek-Wash. CO

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.37 NW JCT SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000020214

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
320
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hamstring Road over Hamstring Creek-Wash. CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hamstring Road over Hamstring Creek-Wash. CO in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 177 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHamstring Road
CrossesHamstring Creek-Wash. CO
Location2.37 NW JCT SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 842
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.10015, -94.28322
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2018)
Projected traffic177 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$244,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hamstring Road over Hamstring Creek-Wash. CO built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hamstring Road over Hamstring 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Hamstring Road over Hamstring Creek-Wash. CO carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hamstring Road over Hamstring Creek-Wash. CO?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hamstring Road over Hamstring Creek-Wash. CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.