US Bridges

N. Skylight Mount. over Creek - Wash. Co.

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.6 Mi. E of Jct. Cr. 294 · Structure no. 000000000022365

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

N. Skylight Mount. over Creek - Wash. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying N. Skylight Mount. over Creek - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 220 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 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesN. Skylight Mount.
CrossesCreek - Wash. Co.
Location0.6 Mi. E of Jct. Cr. 294
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.84202, -94.40974
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 (7.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic107 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Mount. over Creek - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is N. Skylight Mount. over Creek - Wash. Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does N. Skylight Mount. over Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is N. Skylight Mount. over Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns N. Skylight Mount. over Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.