US Bridges

Dead Horse Mtn. RD over Nell Creek - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.73 S of SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000021386

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
222
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dead Horse Mtn. RD over Nell Creek - Wash. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Dead Horse Mtn. RD over Nell Creek - Wash. 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 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 222 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesDead Horse Mtn. RD
CrossesNell Creek - Wash. Co.
Location2.73 S of SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 55
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.02118, -94.1146
Functional classRural Major 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.
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic222 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Dead Horse Mtn. RD over Nell Creek - Wash. Co. built?

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

What condition is Dead Horse Mtn. RD over Nell 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Dead Horse Mtn. RD over Nell Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 222 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dead Horse Mtn. RD over Nell Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Dead Horse Mtn. RD over Nell Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.