US Bridges

CO RD 845 Zone K over Clear Creek-Washington

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI N SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000004660

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
223 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 845 Zone K over Clear Creek-Washington is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CO RD 845 Zone K over Clear Creek-Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2007. The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCO RD 845 Zone K
CrossesClear Creek-Washington
Location0.4 MI N SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 845
Coordinates36.10381, -94.33711
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length223 ft (68 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic331 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 845 Zone K over Clear Creek-Washington built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 845 Zone K 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 845 Zone K over Clear Creek-Washington carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 845 Zone K over Clear Creek-Washington?

The structure is 223 ft (68 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 845 Zone K over Clear Creek-Washington?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.