US Bridges

Ballard Creek Road over Funk Houser Branch-Wash

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.74 MI N SH 62-1 · Structure no. 000000000021867

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
324
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ballard Creek Road over Funk Houser Branch-Wash is a concrete channel beam carrying Ballard Creek Road over Funk Houser Branch-Wash in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 324 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBallard Creek Road
CrossesFunk Houser Branch-Wash
Location0.74 MI N SH 62-1
RouteCounty Highway 76
Coordinates35.98644, -94.50553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic324 (2018)
Projected traffic63 by 2007
Trucks5%
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 Ballard Creek Road over Funk Houser Branch-Wash built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ballard Creek Road over Funk Houser Branch-Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Ballard Creek Road over Funk Houser Branch-Wash carry?

About 324 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ballard Creek Road over Funk Houser Branch-Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Ballard Creek Road over Funk Houser Branch-Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.