US Bridges

Greasy Valley Road over Blair Creek-Washington

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 5.3 MI So SH 62 · Structure no. 000000000018806

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,718
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Valley Road over Blair Creek-Washington is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greasy Valley Road over Blair Creek-Washington 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,718 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2007. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesGreasy Valley Road
CrossesBlair Creek-Washington
Location5.3 MI So SH 62
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.88969, -94.35799
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,718 (2018)
Projected traffic107 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Greasy Valley Road over Blair Creek-Washington built?

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

What condition is Greasy Valley Road over Blair Creek-Washington 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Greasy Valley Road over Blair Creek-Washington carry?

About 1,718 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greasy Valley Road over Blair Creek-Washington?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Greasy Valley Road over Blair Creek-Washington?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.