US Bridges

Bethel Blacktop RD over Moores Creek-Wash Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 6.58 MI W Farmington · Structure no. 000000000021975

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,065
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Blacktop RD over Moores Creek-Wash Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Bethel Blacktop RD over Moores Creek-Wash Co. 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 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 2,065 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Blacktop RD
CrossesMoores Creek-Wash Co.
Location6.58 MI W Farmington
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.01919, -94.37403
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,065 (2018)
Projected traffic176 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Blacktop RD over Moores Creek-Wash Co. built?

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

What condition is Bethel Blacktop RD over Moores Creek-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 June 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Blacktop RD over Moores Creek-Wash Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.