US Bridges

Greasy Valley Road over Fly Creek - Wash Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 6.98MI So of US62 · Structure no. 000000000017298

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1977
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,718
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Valley Road over Fly Creek - Wash Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greasy Valley Road over Fly Creek - Wash Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 90 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 160 by 2007. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreasy Valley Road
CrossesFly Creek - Wash Co.
Location6.98MI So of US62
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates35.87789, -94.37842
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating5 US tons
Inventory rating3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,718 (2018)
Projected traffic160 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$34,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.

What condition is Greasy Valley Road over Fly 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 January 2024.

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.