US Bridges

SH 112-WASH Co. over Clear Creek

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 3.1 MI S JCT US 412 · Structure no. 000000000005599

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
227 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 112-WASH Co. over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 112-WASH Co. over Clear Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,173 by 2028. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 112-WASH Co.
CrossesClear Creek
Location3.1 MI S JCT US 412
RouteState Highway 112
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.13448, -94.20241
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2018)
Projected traffic7,173 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 112-WASH Co. over Clear Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 112-WASH Co. over Clear Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 112-WASH Co. over Clear Creek carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 112-WASH Co. over Clear Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 112-WASH Co. over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.