US Bridges

Ball Road over Dry Creek-Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI S E of CO RD 79 · Structure no. 000000000021278

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
787
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ball Road over Dry Creek-Washington Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Ball Road over Dry Creek-Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 787 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBall Road
CrossesDry Creek-Washington Co.
Location0.1 MI S E of CO RD 79
RouteCounty Highway 330
Coordinates36.08456, -93.98042
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Dry Creek-Washington Co. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ball Road over Dry Creek-Washington 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Ball Road over Dry Creek-Washington Co. carry?

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

How long is Ball Road over Dry Creek-Washington Co.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Ball Road over Dry Creek-Washington Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.