US Bridges

Orr Road over Illinois River/Wash Co.

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.27MI W of JCT SH 265 · Structure no. 000000000017349

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
198 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
203
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orr Road over Illinois River/Wash Co. is a steel truss - thru carrying Orr Road over Illinois River/Wash Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 203 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 51 by 2007. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesOrr Road
CrossesIllinois River/Wash Co.
Location0.27MI W of JCT SH 265
RouteCounty Highway 67
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.9525, -94.25014
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck8 ft (2.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic203 (2018)
Projected traffic51 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$457,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Orr Road over Illinois River/Wash Co. built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Orr Road over Illinois River/Wash Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Orr Road over Illinois River/Wash Co. carry?

About 203 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Orr Road over Illinois River/Wash Co.?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Orr Road over Illinois River/Wash Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.