US Bridges

Hogeye Road over Illinois River-Wash. Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.05 M JCT SH 156 & 265 · Structure no. 000000000018313

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Hogeye Road over Illinois River-Wash. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hogeye Road over Illinois River-Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesHogeye Road
CrossesIllinois River-Wash. Co.
Location0.05 M JCT SH 156 & 265
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.92028, -94.27042
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Hogeye Road over Illinois River-Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Hogeye Road over Illinois River-Wash. 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 2025.

How much traffic does Hogeye Road over Illinois River-Wash. Co. carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Hogeye Road over Illinois River-Wash. Co.?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Hogeye Road over Illinois River-Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.