US Bridges

Hubbard Road over Illinois River - Wash.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.01 MI W of SH 265 · Structure no. 000000000017368

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
273
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hubbard Road over Illinois River - Wash. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hubbard Road over Illinois River - Wash. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 273 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesHubbard Road
CrossesIllinois River - Wash.
Location0.01 MI W of SH 265
RouteCounty Highway 214
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88062, -94.30607
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.
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic273 (2018)
Projected traffic37 by 2007
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

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$213,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hubbard Road over Illinois River - Wash. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hubbard Road over Illinois River - Wash. 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 Hubbard Road over Illinois River - Wash. carry?

About 273 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Hubbard Road over Illinois River - Wash.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Hubbard Road over Illinois River - Wash.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.