US Bridges

Goose Creek Road over Owl Creek-Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.01 MI E JCT Flynn Rd. · Structure no. 000000000017348

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
900
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Goose Creek Road over Owl Creek-Washington Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Goose Creek Road over Owl Creek-Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 55 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.

It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,196 by 2024. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesGoose Creek Road
CrossesOwl Creek-Washington Co.
Location0.01 MI E JCT Flynn Rd.
RouteCity Street 22936
Coordinates36.06133, -94.27556
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2018)
Projected traffic1,196 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Goose Creek Road over Owl Creek-Washington Co. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Goose Creek Road over Owl 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Goose Creek Road over Owl Creek-Washington Co. carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Goose Creek Road over Owl Creek-Washington Co.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Goose Creek Road over Owl Creek-Washington Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.