US Bridges

County Road 845 over Creek-Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.0 Mile NE SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000020664

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
37 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 845 over Creek-Washington Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 845 over Creek-Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 183 by 2007. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 845
CrossesCreek-Washington Co.
Location1.0 Mile NE SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 845
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.11035, -94.33132
Functional classUrban 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
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic183 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 845 over Creek-Washington Co. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 845 over 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 845 over Creek-Washington Co. carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 845 over Creek-Washington Co.?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 845 over Creek-Washington Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.