US Bridges

S. 48 St. over Brush Creek

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.77 Miles N of SH 412 · Structure no. 000000000023849

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. 48 St. over Brush Creek is a concrete slab carrying S. 48 St. over Brush Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2034. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS. 48 St.
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.77 Miles N of SH 412
RouteCity Street 65000
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.18499, -94.18342
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2034
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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. 48 St. over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. 48 St. over Brush Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does S. 48 St. over Brush Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. 48 St. over Brush Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns S. 48 St. over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.