US Bridges

Ball Road-Wash. CO over Sinking Creek

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI S of JCT CO RD 332 · Structure no. 000000000020846

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
787
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ball Road-Wash. CO over Sinking Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Ball Road-Wash. CO over Sinking Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBall Road-Wash. CO
CrossesSinking Creek
Location0.1 MI S of JCT CO RD 332
RouteCounty Highway 330
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.06995, -93.96514
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic787 (2018)
Projected traffic94 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Ball Road-Wash. CO over Sinking Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ball Road-Wash. CO over Sinking Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Ball Road-Wash. CO over Sinking Creek carry?

About 787 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ball Road-Wash. CO over Sinking Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ball Road-Wash. CO over Sinking Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.