US Bridges

State Highway 45 over Brush Creek-Washington

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.23 MI W of Madison CO · Structure no. 000000000002712

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 45 over Brush Creek-Washington is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 45 over Brush Creek-Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 75 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,641 by 2028. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 45
CrossesBrush Creek-Washington
Location1.23 MI W of Madison CO
RouteState Highway 45
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.13173, -93.9481
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic4,641 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$541,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 45 over Brush Creek-Washington built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is State Highway 45 over Brush Creek-Washington 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does State Highway 45 over Brush Creek-Washington carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 45 over Brush Creek-Washington?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 45 over Brush Creek-Washington?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.