W. Wheeler Road over Clabber Creek
PoorPosted for loadWashington County, Arkansas · 3.73 MI N JCT SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000018320
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 78 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
W. Wheeler Road over Clabber Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying W. Wheeler Road over Clabber Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 86 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 4 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 878 by 2007. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was W. Wheeler Road over Clabber Creek built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is W. Wheeler Road over Clabber Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does W. Wheeler Road over Clabber Creek carry?
About 2,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is W. Wheeler Road over Clabber Creek?
The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns W. Wheeler Road over Clabber Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.