US Bridges

Whitehouse Road over Greasy Creek-Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.8 M. N of SH 74 Wyola · Structure no. 000000000020934

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whitehouse Road over Greasy Creek-Wash. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whitehouse Road over Greasy Creek-Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesWhitehouse Road
CrossesGreasy Creek-Wash. Co.
Location1.8 M. N of SH 74 Wyola
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.87117, -94.04781
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic228 by 2007
Trucks8%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whitehouse Road over Greasy Creek-Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whitehouse Road over Greasy Creek-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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Whitehouse Road over Greasy Creek-Wash. Co. carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Whitehouse Road over Greasy Creek-Wash. Co.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Whitehouse Road over Greasy Creek-Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.