US Bridges

Broyles Road over Owl Creek

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI So. HWY 16 · Structure no. 000000000023170

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broyles Road over Owl Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Broyles Road over Owl Creek 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.

It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2007. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBroyles Road
CrossesOwl Creek
Location0.6 MI So. HWY 16
RouteCity Street 7430
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.0705, -94.23102
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2018)
Projected traffic94 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Broyles Road over Owl Creek built?

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

What condition is Broyles Road over Owl Creek 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 Broyles Road over Owl Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Broyles Road over Owl Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Broyles Road over Owl Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.