US Bridges

West Wheeler Road over Clear Creek-Washington

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 4.4 M S of U.S. HWY 412 · Structure no. 000000000004257

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
197 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Wheeler Road over Clear Creek-Washington is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying West Wheeler Road over Clear Creek-Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2007. The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest Wheeler Road
CrossesClear Creek-Washington
Location4.4 M S of U.S. HWY 412
RouteCounty Highway 84
Coordinates36.11991, -94.26296
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length197 ft (60 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2018)
Projected traffic878 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 West Wheeler Road over Clear Creek-Washington built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is West Wheeler Road over Clear Creek-Washington 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does West Wheeler Road over Clear Creek-Washington carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is West Wheeler Road over Clear Creek-Washington?

The structure is 197 ft (60 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns West Wheeler Road over Clear Creek-Washington?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.