US Bridges

Founder Park Road over Har-Bar Estates Canal

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.1 M N of US 412 · Structure no. 000000000021981

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
706
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Founder Park Road over Har-Bar Estates Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying Founder Park Road over Har-Bar Estates Canal in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 706 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2018. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesFounder Park Road
CrossesHar-Bar Estates Canal
Location0.1 M N of US 412
RouteCity Street 20845
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.17717, -94.20553
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic706 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2018
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Founder Park Road over Har-Bar Estates Canal built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Founder Park Road over Har-Bar Estates Canal 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Founder Park Road over Har-Bar Estates Canal carry?

About 706 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Founder Park Road over Har-Bar Estates Canal?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Founder Park Road over Har-Bar Estates Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.