US Bridges

S Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek-Washington CO

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 5.0 MI N. of County Line · Structure no. 000000000022890

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
130 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
386
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek-Washington CO is a concrete culvert carrying S Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek-Washington CO in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 386 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2007. The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long and 26 ft wide.

CarriesS Cove Creek Road
CrossesCove Creek-Washington CO
Location5.0 MI N. of County Line
RouteCounty Highway 285
Coordinates35.81811, -94.34742
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
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length130 ft (39.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic386 (2018)
Projected traffic63 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 S Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek-Washington CO built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek-Washington 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does S Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek-Washington CO carry?

About 386 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek-Washington CO?

The structure is 130 ft (39.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S Cove Creek Road over Cove Creek-Washington CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.