US Bridges

State Highway 16 over College Branch - Wash CO

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI W JCT US 71B & 16 · Structure no. 0000000000X0175

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 16 over College Branch - Wash CO is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 16 over College Branch - Wash CO in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,284 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 16
CrossesCollege Branch - Wash CO
Location0.2 MI W JCT US 71B & 16
RouteState Highway 16
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.04841, -94.16795
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic18,284 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$862,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 16 over College Branch - Wash CO built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 16 over College Branch - 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 16 over College Branch - Wash CO carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 16 over College Branch - Wash CO?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 16 over College Branch - Wash CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.