US Bridges

Bethel Blacktop RD over Illinois River - Wash.

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 3.26 MI W Farmington · Structure no. 000000000023167

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,065
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethel Blacktop RD over Illinois River - Wash. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethel Blacktop RD over Illinois River - Wash. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,065 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2038. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBethel Blacktop RD
CrossesIllinois River - Wash.
Location3.26 MI W Farmington
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.02456, -94.32169
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,065 (2018)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2038
Trucks4%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethel Blacktop RD over Illinois River - Wash. built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bethel Blacktop RD over Illinois River - Wash. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bethel Blacktop RD over Illinois River - Wash. carry?

About 2,065 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Bethel Blacktop RD over Illinois River - Wash.?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bethel Blacktop RD over Illinois River - Wash.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.