US Bridges

US 412 Sec 2 over Nathan Creek

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · JCT CO RD 85&412-2 · Structure no. 0000000000X0852

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 412 Sec 2 over Nathan Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 412 Sec 2 over Nathan Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,700 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 412 Sec 2
CrossesNathan Creek
LocationJCT CO RD 85&412-2
RouteU.S. Route 412
Coordinates36.17408, -94.31766
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2018)
Projected traffic26,700 by 2038
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 412 Sec 2 over Nathan Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 412 Sec 2 over Nathan Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 412 Sec 2 over Nathan Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 412 Sec 2 over Nathan Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 412 Sec 2 over Nathan Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.