US Bridges

W Ladyback DR over College Branch-Wash

Poor

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.16 MI E HWY 112 · Structure no. 000000000023330

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,202
2010 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

W Ladyback DR over College Branch-Wash is a concrete channel beam carrying W Ladyback DR over College Branch-Wash in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,202 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2030. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 34 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesW Ladyback DR
CrossesCollege Branch-Wash
Location0.16 MI E HWY 112
RouteState Highway 873
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.05848, -94.17749
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,202 (2010)
Projected traffic250 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 W Ladyback DR over College Branch-Wash built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Ladyback DR over College Branch-Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does W Ladyback DR over College Branch-Wash carry?

About 1,202 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W Ladyback DR over College Branch-Wash?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns W Ladyback DR over College Branch-Wash?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.