US Bridges

Rothrock Road over Creek - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.07 MI S. Co. Rd. 49 · Structure no. 000000000022123

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rothrock Road over Creek - Wash. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Rothrock Road over Creek - Wash. Co. 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 173 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 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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CarriesRothrock Road
CrossesCreek - Wash. Co.
Location0.07 MI S. Co. Rd. 49
RouteCounty Highway 314
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.97814, -93.96525
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2018)
Projected traffic141 by 2019
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rothrock Road over Creek - Wash. Co. built?

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

What condition is Rothrock Road over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Rothrock Road over Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rothrock Road over Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rothrock Road over Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.