US Bridges

Prince Road over Creek - Wash. Co.

Poor

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.05 MI S CO RD 10 · Structure no. 000000000021605

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince Road over Creek - Wash. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Prince Road over Creek - Wash. 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 79 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince Road
CrossesCreek - Wash. Co.
Location1.05 MI S CO RD 10
RouteCounty Highway 293
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.84973, -94.41656
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2018)
Projected traffic107 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 Prince Road over Creek - Wash. Co. built?

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

What condition is Prince Road over Creek - Wash. Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Prince Road over Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Prince Road over Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Prince Road over Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.