US Bridges

State Highway 74 over Hutchins Creek - Wash.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI E of US 71 JCT · Structure no. 000000000006444

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
178 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
590
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 74 over Hutchins Creek - Wash. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 74 over Hutchins Creek - Wash. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 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 590 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2028. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesState Highway 74
CrossesHutchins Creek - Wash.
Location1.2 MI E of US 71 JCT
RouteState Highway 74
Coordinates35.84659, -94.08394
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic590 (2018)
Projected traffic605 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 State Highway 74 over Hutchins Creek - Wash. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 74 over Hutchins Creek - Wash. 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 State Highway 74 over Hutchins Creek - Wash. carry?

About 590 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 74 over Hutchins Creek - Wash.?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 74 over Hutchins Creek - Wash.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.