US Bridges

Van Asche DR - Fay over Mud Creek Tributary

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. Mall Ave. · Structure no. 000000000022397

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Van Asche DR - Fay over Mud Creek Tributary is a concrete culvert carrying Van Asche DR - Fay over Mud Creek Tributary 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,406 by 2007. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVan Asche DR - Fay
CrossesMud Creek Tributary
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. Mall Ave.
RouteCity Street 59255
Coordinates36.11762, -94.15226
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,406 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Van Asche DR - Fay over Mud Creek Tributary built?

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

What condition is Van Asche DR - Fay over Mud Creek Tributary 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 Van Asche DR - Fay over Mud Creek Tributary carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Van Asche DR - Fay over Mud Creek Tributary?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Van Asche DR - Fay over Mud Creek Tributary?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.