US Bridges

E. Wyman Road over Creek -Washington County

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI E of SH 265 · Structure no. 000000000020829

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. Wyman Road over Creek -Washington County is a concrete channel beam carrying E. Wyman Road over Creek -Washington County in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesE. Wyman Road
CrossesCreek -Washington County
Location1.4 MI E of SH 265
RouteCounty Highway 48
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.06082, -94.10376
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2018)
Projected traffic900 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 E. Wyman Road over Creek -Washington County built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is E. Wyman Road over Creek -Washington County 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does E. Wyman Road over Creek -Washington County carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E. Wyman Road over Creek -Washington County?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns E. Wyman Road over Creek -Washington County?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.