US Bridges

SH 265-WASH Co. over Clear Creek

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Washington County, Arkansas · 6.22 MI N JCT SH 265 & 16 · Structure no. 000000000007229

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 265-WASH Co. over Clear Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 265-WASH Co. over Clear Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2032. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 101 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 265-WASH Co.
CrossesClear Creek
Location6.22 MI N JCT SH 265 & 16
RouteState Highway 265
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.14186, -94.11763
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width101 ft (30.7 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2018)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2032
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 265-WASH Co. over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 265-WASH Co. over Clear Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 265-WASH Co. over Clear Creek carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 265-WASH Co. over Clear Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 101 ft wide.

Who owns SH 265-WASH Co. over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.