US Bridges

4 Corners Road over Creek - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.02 MI E CR 8 · Structure no. 000000000020853

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
754
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

4 Corners Road over Creek - Wash. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying 4 Corners Road over Creek - Wash. Co. 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 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 754 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 173 by 2004. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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Carries4 Corners Road
CrossesCreek - Wash. Co.
Location0.02 MI E CR 8
RouteCounty Highway 284
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.87094, -94.38711
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic754 (2018)
Projected traffic173 by 2004
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 4 Corners Road over Creek - Wash. Co. built?

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

What condition is 4 Corners Road over Creek - Wash. Co. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does 4 Corners Road over Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 754 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is 4 Corners Road over Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns 4 Corners Road over Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.