US Bridges

Hickory Flat Road over Ditch - Wash. Co.

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.5 Miles North 412 · Structure no. 000000000021478

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
117
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hickory Flat Road over Ditch - Wash. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Hickory Flat Road over Ditch - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 117 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesHickory Flat Road
CrossesDitch - Wash. Co.
Location1.5 Miles North 412
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.19742, -93.96031
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2018)
Projected traffic200 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hickory Flat Road over Ditch - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hickory Flat Road over Ditch - Wash. Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Hickory Flat Road over Ditch - Wash. Co. carry?

About 117 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hickory Flat Road over Ditch - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Hickory Flat Road over Ditch - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.