US Bridges

W Battlefield Park over Muddy Fork-Washington CO

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 4.52 MI NW Prairie Grove · Structure no. 000000000021530

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Battlefield Park over Muddy Fork-Washington CO is a concrete channel beam carrying W Battlefield Park over Muddy Fork-Washington CO in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 23 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 174 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesW Battlefield Park
CrossesMuddy Fork-Washington CO
Location4.52 MI NW Prairie Grove
RouteCounty Highway 80
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.00811, -94.34859
Functional classUrban Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to 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 spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23 (2018)
Projected traffic174 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 W Battlefield Park over Muddy Fork-Washington CO built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Battlefield Park over Muddy Fork-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 January 2025.

How much traffic does W Battlefield Park over Muddy Fork-Washington CO carry?

About 23 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Battlefield Park over Muddy Fork-Washington CO?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns W Battlefield Park over Muddy Fork-Washington CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.