US Bridges

SH 16-WASH Co. over Stream

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 4.50 MI NW of Madison CO · Structure no. 0000000000M0429

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
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, 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,391 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 23 mi (37 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16-WASH Co.
CrossesStream
Location4.50 MI NW of Madison CO
RouteState Highway 16
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.97033, -94.00218
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,391 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23 mi (37 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.

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

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

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 16-WASH Co. over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.