US Bridges

Appleby Road over Skull Creek - Wash. Co.

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.1 E Gregg Ave. · Structure no. 0000000000X0529

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Appleby Road over Skull Creek - Wash. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying Appleby Road over Skull Creek - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAppleby Road
CrossesSkull Creek - Wash. Co.
Location0.1 E Gregg Ave.
RouteCity Street 1780
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.10803, -94.16228
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2018)
Projected traffic283 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Appleby Road over Skull Creek - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Appleby Road over Skull Creek - Wash. Co. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Appleby Road over Skull Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Appleby Road over Skull Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Appleby Road over Skull Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.