US Bridges

Parker Branch Road over Parker Branch-Wash

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.91 S CO RD 32 · Structure no. 000000000021480

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parker Branch Road over Parker Branch-Wash is a concrete channel beam carrying Parker Branch Road over Parker Branch-Wash in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 44 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesParker Branch Road
CrossesParker Branch-Wash
Location1.91 S CO RD 32
RouteCounty Highway 45
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.92972, -94.07233
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 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 length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2018)
Projected traffic44 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 Parker Branch Road over Parker Branch-Wash built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Parker Branch Road over Parker Branch-Wash 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Parker Branch Road over Parker Branch-Wash carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Parker Branch Road over Parker Branch-Wash?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Parker Branch Road over Parker Branch-Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.