US Bridges

Greasy Valley Road over Lurch Creek-Wash. Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI E Morrow · Structure no. 000000000017300

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Valley Road over Lurch Creek-Wash. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greasy Valley Road over Lurch Creek-Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2007. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreasy Valley Road
CrossesLurch Creek-Wash. Co.
Location1.0 MI E Morrow
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.85983, -94.42353
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating16 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.8 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$29,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greasy Valley Road over Lurch 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 October 2024.

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

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.