US Bridges

Greasy Valley Road over Creek-Wash. Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 3.61MI So SH 62 · Structure no. 000000000017297

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,718
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Valley Road over Creek-Wash. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greasy Valley Road over Creek-Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,718 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreasy Valley Road
CrossesCreek-Wash. Co.
Location3.61MI So SH 62
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.9112, -94.35977
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,718 (2018)
Projected traffic107 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greasy Valley Road over Creek-Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greasy Valley Road over Creek-Wash. Co. 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 2025.

How much traffic does Greasy Valley Road over Creek-Wash. Co. carry?

About 1,718 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greasy Valley Road over Creek-Wash. Co.?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Greasy Valley Road over Creek-Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.