US Bridges

SH 16-WASH Co. over Stream

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI S JCT SH 74 & 16 · Structure no. 0000000000M0427

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,720
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16-WASH Co. over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16-WASH Co. over Stream in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 65 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 7,720 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,782 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16-WASH Co.
CrossesStream
Location2.0 MI S JCT SH 74 & 16
RouteState Highway 16
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.99929, -94.00887
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,720 (2018)
Projected traffic4,782 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 SH 16-WASH Co. over Stream built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is SH 16-WASH Co. over Stream 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 SH 16-WASH Co. over Stream carry?

About 7,720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 16-WASH Co. over Stream?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 16-WASH Co. over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.