US Bridges

Bush Valley Road over Creek-Washington Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 3.59 MI So of Lincoln · Structure no. 000000000017306

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bush Valley Road over Creek-Washington Co. is a concrete continuous slab carrying Bush Valley Road over Creek-Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 6 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2007. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBush Valley Road
CrossesCreek-Washington Co.
Location3.59 MI So of Lincoln
RouteCounty Highway 11
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.90793, -94.44446
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic707 by 2007
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Bush Valley Road over Creek-Washington Co. built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bush Valley Road over Creek-Washington 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Bush Valley Road over Creek-Washington Co. carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Bush Valley Road over Creek-Washington Co.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Bush Valley Road over Creek-Washington Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.