Ballard Creek Road over Ballard Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Arkansas · 3.39 MI N W Summers · Structure no. 000000000020729
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 324
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ballard Creek Road over Ballard Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ballard Creek Road over Ballard Creek 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 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 324 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ballard Creek Road over Ballard Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ballard Creek Road over Ballard Creek 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Ballard Creek Road over Ballard Creek carry?
About 324 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ballard Creek Road over Ballard Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ballard Creek Road over Ballard Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.