US Bridges

Township Avenue over Niokaska Creek-Wash

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.18 MI East Old Wire RD · Structure no. 000000000020654

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Township Avenue over Niokaska Creek-Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Township Avenue over Niokaska Creek-Wash in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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.

It carries about 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2007. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesTownship Avenue
CrossesNiokaska Creek-Wash
Location0.18 MI East Old Wire RD
RouteCity Street 58320
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.09481, -94.13539
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,920 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Township Avenue over Niokaska Creek-Wash built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Township Avenue over Niokaska Creek-Wash 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Township Avenue over Niokaska Creek-Wash carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Township Avenue over Niokaska Creek-Wash?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Township Avenue over Niokaska Creek-Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.