US Bridges

Mcknight Street over Creek-Washington Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.02MI So of SH 170 · Structure no. 000000000017319

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcknight Street over Creek-Washington Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mcknight Street over Creek-Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcknight Street
CrossesCreek-Washington Co.
Location1.02MI So of SH 170
RouteCity Street 37550
Coordinates35.9116, -94.18454
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic477 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$33,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcknight Street over Creek-Washington Co. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mcknight Street 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Mcknight Street over Creek-Washington Co. carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcknight Street over Creek-Washington Co.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Mcknight Street over Creek-Washington Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.