US Bridges

Nicewarner Rd-Wash over Branch of Baron Fork

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.05N JCT CO RD 452 & 415 · Structure no. 000000000022048

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
281
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nicewarner Rd-Wash over Branch of Baron Fork is a concrete channel beam carrying Nicewarner Rd-Wash over Branch of Baron Fork in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 211 by 2019. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesNicewarner Rd-Wash
CrossesBranch of Baron Fork
Location0.05N JCT CO RD 452 & 415
RouteCounty Highway 452
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.91597, -94.50736
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 (8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2018)
Projected traffic211 by 2019
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Nicewarner Rd-Wash over Branch of Baron Fork built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nicewarner Rd-Wash over Branch of Baron Fork 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Nicewarner Rd-Wash over Branch of Baron Fork carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Nicewarner Rd-Wash over Branch of Baron Fork?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Nicewarner Rd-Wash over Branch of Baron Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.