State Highway 45 over Barren Fork - Wash. Co.
PoorWashington County, Arkansas · 1.15 MI E JCT of SH 59 · Structure no. 000000000003096
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 196 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 45 over Barren Fork - Wash. Co. is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 45 over Barren Fork - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,280 by 2028. The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 45 over Barren Fork - Wash. Co. built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 45 over Barren Fork - Wash. Co. in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 45 over Barren Fork - Wash. Co. carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 45 over Barren Fork - Wash. Co.?
The structure is 196 ft (59.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 45 over Barren Fork - Wash. Co.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.