US Bridges

Greasy Valley Road over Fly Creek-Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.15 MI N CO RD 10 · Structure no. 000000000018808

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
55 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
69
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Valley Road over Fly Creek-Washington Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greasy Valley Road over Fly Creek-Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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.

It carries about 69 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2007. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreasy Valley Road
CrossesFly Creek-Washington Co.
Location0.15 MI N CO RD 10
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.86641, -94.42289
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic69 (2018)
Projected traffic107 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

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 Greasy Valley Road over Fly Creek-Washington Co. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greasy Valley Road over Fly Creek-Washington 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Greasy Valley Road over Fly Creek-Washington Co. carry?

About 69 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greasy Valley Road over Fly Creek-Washington Co.?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Greasy Valley Road over Fly Creek-Washington Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.