US Bridges

State Highway 16 over Stream - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI E JCT SH 265 & 16 · Structure no. 0000000000M0425

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
15,872
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 16 over Stream - Wash. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 16 over Stream - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 95 years old, older 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 15,872 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,284 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 16
CrossesStream - Wash. Co.
Location2.1 MI E JCT SH 265 & 16
RouteState Highway 16
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.04704, -94.09433
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,872 (2018)
Projected traffic18,284 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 State Highway 16 over Stream - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is State Highway 16 over Stream - Wash. Co. 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 16 over Stream - Wash. Co. carry?

About 15,872 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 16 over Stream - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns State Highway 16 over Stream - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.