US Bridges

Bethel Blacktop RD over Creek-Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI E CO RD 33 · Structure no. 000000000021783

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,065
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Blacktop RD over Creek-Washington Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Bethel Blacktop RD over 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 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 2,065 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBethel Blacktop RD
CrossesCreek-Washington Co.
Location0.6 MI E CO RD 33
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates36.01601, -94.38136
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 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 width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,065 (2018)
Projected traffic6 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 Bethel Blacktop RD over Creek-Washington Co. built?

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

What condition is Bethel Blacktop RD over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Bethel Blacktop RD over Creek-Washington Co. carry?

About 2,065 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Blacktop RD over Creek-Washington Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Blacktop RD over Creek-Washington Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.