US Bridges

Salem Springs RD over Little Branch-Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.45 Mi. E. Cr. 452 · Structure no. 000000000022474

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
79
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Salem Springs RD over Little Branch-Wash. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Salem Springs RD over Little Branch-Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 79 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 141 by 2022. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSalem Springs RD
CrossesLittle Branch-Wash. Co.
Location1.45 Mi. E. Cr. 452
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.89533, -94.49578
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum 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 width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic79 (2018)
Projected traffic141 by 2022
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Salem Springs RD over Little Branch-Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Salem Springs RD over Little Branch-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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Salem Springs RD over Little Branch-Wash. Co. carry?

About 79 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Salem Springs RD over Little Branch-Wash. Co.?

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 Salem Springs RD over Little Branch-Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.