US Bridges

Greasy Valley Road over Buckley Branch-Wash. Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 7.4 MI S SH 45 · Structure no. 000000000019861

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,718
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Valley Road over Buckley Branch-Wash. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greasy Valley Road over Buckley Branch-Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,718 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2007. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGreasy Valley Road
CrossesBuckley Branch-Wash. Co.
Location7.4 MI S SH 45
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.87375, -94.38455
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$53,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greasy Valley Road over Buckley Branch-Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greasy Valley Road over Buckley Branch-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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Greasy Valley Road over Buckley Branch-Wash. Co. carry?

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

How long is Greasy Valley Road over Buckley Branch-Wash. Co.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Greasy Valley Road over Buckley Branch-Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.