US Bridges

Hale Mountain Road over Fly Cr. - Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · N City Limits of Morrow · Structure no. 000000000021394

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,743
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hale Mountain Road over Fly Cr. - Washington Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Hale Mountain Road over Fly Cr. - 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 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 1,743 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 338 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHale Mountain Road
CrossesFly Cr. - Washington Co.
LocationN City Limits of Morrow
RouteCounty Highway 3
Coordinates35.85953, -94.43703
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,743 (2018)
Projected traffic338 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Hale Mountain Road over Fly Cr. - Washington Co. built?

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

What condition is Hale Mountain Road over Fly Cr. - 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Hale Mountain Road over Fly Cr. - Washington Co. carry?

About 1,743 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hale Mountain Road over Fly Cr. - Washington Co.?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Hale Mountain Road over Fly Cr. - Washington Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.