US Bridges

SH 220 over Ellis Creek - Washington

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI S JCT HWY 170 · Structure no. 000000000006955

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 220 over Ellis Creek - Washington is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 220 over Ellis Creek - Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2035. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 220
CrossesEllis Creek - Washington
Location0.8 MI S JCT HWY 170
RouteState Highway 220
Coordinates35.77011, -94.26906
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation9: Superior 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 length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2035
Trucks3%
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

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 220 over Ellis Creek - Washington built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 220 over Ellis 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SH 220 over Ellis Creek - Washington carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 220 over Ellis Creek - Washington?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 220 over Ellis Creek - Washington?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.