US Bridges

S. College Avenue over Spout Spring Branch

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.2 S. SH 71-B · Structure no. 000000000021306

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,365
1987 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. College Avenue over Spout Spring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying S. College Avenue over Spout Spring Branch 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 1,365 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,920 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. College Avenue
CrossesSpout Spring Branch
Location0.2 S. SH 71-B
RouteCity Street 12230
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.05778, -94.15779
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,365 (1987)
Projected traffic1,920 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 S. College Avenue over Spout Spring Branch built?

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

What condition is S. College Avenue over Spout Spring Branch 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 S. College Avenue over Spout Spring Branch carry?

About 1,365 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. College Avenue over Spout Spring Branch?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns S. College Avenue over Spout Spring Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.