US Bridges

US 412 Sec 2 EB L over Wildcat Creek

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI E Benton CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000B6458

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
253 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 412 Sec 2 EB L over Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 412 Sec 2 EB L over Wildcat Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,700 by 2038. The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 412 Sec 2 EB L
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location0.6 MI E Benton CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates36.17666, -94.32527
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length253 ft (77.1 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic26,700 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 412 Sec 2 EB L over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 412 Sec 2 EB L over Wildcat 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 412 Sec 2 EB L over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 412 Sec 2 EB L over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 253 ft (77.1 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 412 Sec 2 EB L over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.