US Bridges

Strickler Road over Fall Creek-Washington CO

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.02 MI So SH 265 · Structure no. 000000000020180

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
59 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
619
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Strickler Road over Fall Creek-Washington CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strickler Road over Fall Creek-Washington CO in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 619 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 163 by 2007. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesStrickler Road
CrossesFall Creek-Washington CO
Location0.02 MI So SH 265
RouteCounty Highway 217
Coordinates35.83215, -94.31216
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length59 ft (18 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic619 (2018)
Projected traffic163 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$63,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Strickler Road over Fall Creek-Washington CO built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Strickler Road over Fall 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 2024.

How much traffic does Strickler Road over Fall Creek-Washington CO carry?

About 619 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Strickler Road over Fall Creek-Washington CO?

The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Strickler Road over Fall Creek-Washington CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.