US Bridges

S. Harris Drive over Koger Branch - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.9 MI S of SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000021743

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Harris Drive over Koger Branch - Wash. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying S. Harris Drive over Koger Branch - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Harris Drive
CrossesKoger Branch - Wash. Co.
Location2.9 MI S of SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 51
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.01001, -94.0667
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2018)
Projected traffic94 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S. Harris Drive over Koger Branch - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Harris Drive over Koger Branch - Wash. 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S. Harris Drive over Koger Branch - Wash. Co. carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Harris Drive over Koger Branch - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns S. Harris Drive over Koger Branch - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.