US Bridges

Bethal Blacktop RD over Illinois River Relief

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.91 M W Farmington · Structure no. 000000000023169

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,065
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bethal Blacktop RD over Illinois River Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bethal Blacktop RD over Illinois River Relief 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,065 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 357 by 2007. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesBethal Blacktop RD
CrossesIllinois River Relief
Location2.91 M W Farmington
RouteCounty Highway 62
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.02539, -94.31956
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,065 (2018)
Projected traffic357 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bethal Blacktop RD over Illinois River Relief built?

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

What condition is Bethal Blacktop RD over Illinois River Relief 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Bethal Blacktop RD over Illinois River Relief carry?

About 2,065 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bethal Blacktop RD over Illinois River Relief?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Bethal Blacktop RD over Illinois River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.