US Bridges

Low Gap Road over Creek - Wash. Co.

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.160 MI E CO RD 30 · Structure no. 000000000020730

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,347
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Low Gap Road over Creek - Wash. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Low Gap Road over Creek - Wash. Co. 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,347 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 59 by 2007. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesLow Gap Road
CrossesCreek - Wash. Co.
Location0.160 MI E CO RD 30
RouteCounty Highway 100
Coordinates35.93292, -94.12579
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,347 (2018)
Projected traffic59 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Low Gap Road over Creek - Wash. Co. built?

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

What condition is Low Gap Road over Creek - Wash. Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Low Gap Road over Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 1,347 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Low Gap Road over Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Low Gap Road over Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.