US Bridges

Goose Creek Road over Illinois River - Wash CO

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI E CO RD 37 JCT · Structure no. 000000000004789

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
298
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Creek Road over Illinois River - Wash CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goose Creek Road over Illinois River - Wash CO in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 298 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2016. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGoose Creek Road
CrossesIllinois River - Wash CO
Location1.7 MI E CO RD 37 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 66
Coordinates36.0546, -94.31888
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic298 (2018)
Projected traffic745 by 2016
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Goose Creek Road over Illinois River - Wash CO built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Goose Creek Road over Illinois River - Wash CO 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Goose Creek Road over Illinois River - Wash CO carry?

About 298 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Goose Creek Road over Illinois River - Wash CO?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Creek Road over Illinois River - Wash CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.