US Bridges

Goose Creek Road over Illinois River Relief

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI E Cord 37 JCT · Structure no. 000000000004790

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
298
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Creek Road over Illinois River Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Goose Creek Road over Illinois River Relief 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 298 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 745 by 2016. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesGoose Creek Road
CrossesIllinois River Relief
Location1.8 MI E Cord 37 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 66
Coordinates36.05472, -94.31766
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 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 Relief built?

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

What condition is Goose Creek Road over Illinois River Relief in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does Goose Creek Road over Illinois River Relief carry?

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

How long is Goose Creek Road over Illinois River Relief?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Creek Road over Illinois River Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.