US Bridges

Reed Valley Road over Little Wildcat Creek

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.46MI W of SH 112 · Structure no. 000000000017409

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Reed Valley Road over Little Wildcat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Reed Valley Road over Little Wildcat Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2007. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesReed Valley Road
CrossesLittle Wildcat Creek
Location2.46MI W of SH 112
RouteCity Street 48211
Coordinates36.12976, -94.24231
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
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 protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic131 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Reed Valley Road over Little Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is Reed Valley Road over Little Wildcat Creek 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Reed Valley Road over Little Wildcat Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Reed Valley Road over Little Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Reed Valley Road over Little Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.