State Highway 45 over Fly Creek-Washington Co.
PoorWashington County, Arkansas · 1.95 MI E JCT of SH 59 · Structure no. 000000000003097
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 45 over Fly Creek-Washington Co. is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 45 over Fly Creek-Washington 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 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 27 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 45 over Fly Creek-Washington Co. built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 45 over Fly Creek-Washington 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 45 over Fly Creek-Washington Co. carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 45 over Fly Creek-Washington Co.?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 45 over Fly Creek-Washington Co.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.