US Bridges

South Tomato Road over Cove Creek-Washington CO

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · JCT CO RD 215 & 285 · Structure no. 000000000021773

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Tomato Road over Cove Creek-Washington CO is a concrete channel beam carrying South Tomato Road over Cove Creek-Washington 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 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 281 by 2016. 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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CarriesSouth Tomato Road
CrossesCove Creek-Washington CO
LocationJCT CO RD 215 & 285
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.84103, -94.34294
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic281 by 2016
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 South Tomato Road over Cove Creek-Washington CO built?

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

What condition is South Tomato Road over Cove Creek-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 August 2024.

How much traffic does South Tomato Road over Cove Creek-Washington CO carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Tomato Road over Cove Creek-Washington CO?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns South Tomato Road over Cove Creek-Washington CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.