US Bridges

Fletcher Road over Clear Creek - Wash. Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · Jct. 751 & Beef Farm Rd. · Structure no. 000000000021172

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fletcher Road over Clear Creek - Wash. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Fletcher Road over Clear Creek - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 97 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesFletcher Road
CrossesClear Creek - Wash. Co.
LocationJct. 751 & Beef Farm Rd.
RouteCounty Highway 751
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.10811, -94.33272
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic97 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Fletcher Road over Clear Creek - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fletcher Road over Clear 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Fletcher Road over Clear Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

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

How long is Fletcher Road over Clear Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Fletcher Road over Clear Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.