US Bridges

N. Skylight Mtn over Creek - Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.14 MI E CO RD 3 · Structure no. 000000000022032

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
448
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Skylight Mtn over Creek - Washington Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying N. Skylight Mtn over Creek - Washington Co. 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 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 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).

CarriesN. Skylight Mtn
CrossesCreek - Washington Co.
Location1.14 MI E CO RD 3
RouteCounty Highway 4
Coordinates35.84992, -94.42008
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 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 span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic448 (2018)
Projected traffic107 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 N. Skylight Mtn over Creek - Washington Co. built?

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

What condition is N. Skylight Mtn 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does N. Skylight Mtn over Creek - Washington Co. carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Skylight Mtn over Creek - Washington Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N. Skylight Mtn over Creek - Washington Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.