US Bridges

Johnson Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.48 E US 71-A · Structure no. 000000000020594

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,546
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Johnson Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington is a concrete continuous slab carrying Johnson Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,546 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,222 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesJohnson Avenue
CrossesSpring Creek-Washington
Location0.48 E US 71-A
RouteCity Street 29620
Coordinates36.18639, -94.13069
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,546 (2018)
Projected traffic22,222 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Johnson Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Johnson Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington 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 Johnson Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington carry?

About 1,546 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Johnson Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Johnson Avenue over Spring Creek-Washington?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.