US Bridges

Delight Road over Sulphur Fork-Washington

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI East CO RD 21 · Structure no. 000000000020744

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
273
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Delight Road over Sulphur Fork-Washington is a concrete channel beam carrying Delight Road over Sulphur Fork-Washington 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesDelight Road
CrossesSulphur Fork-Washington
Location0.1 MI East CO RD 21
RouteCounty Highway 214
Coordinates35.90667, -94.32036
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2018)
Projected traffic37 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Delight Road over Sulphur Fork-Washington built?

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

What condition is Delight Road over Sulphur Fork-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 Delight Road over Sulphur Fork-Washington carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Delight Road over Sulphur Fork-Washington?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Delight Road over Sulphur Fork-Washington?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.