State Highway 170 over Lee Creek-Washington Co.
PoorWashington County, Arkansas · 0.03 MI NW JCT of SH 74 · Structure no. 000000000003267
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 223
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 170 over Lee Creek-Washington Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 170 over Lee Creek-Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 223 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2028. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 170 over Lee Creek-Washington Co. built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 170 over Lee 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 170 over Lee Creek-Washington Co. carry?
About 223 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 170 over Lee Creek-Washington Co.?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 170 over Lee Creek-Washington Co.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.