US Bridges

Greasy Valley Road over Moore Creek-Washington

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI South CR 10 · Structure no. 000000000021190

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Greasy Valley Road over Moore Creek-Washington is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Greasy Valley Road over Moore Creek-Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 107 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesGreasy Valley Road
CrossesMoore Creek-Washington
Location0.2 MI South CR 10
RouteCounty Highway 8
Coordinates35.86174, -94.42381
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
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating12 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length23 ft (6.9 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.2 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.2 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2018)
Projected traffic107 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$21,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Greasy Valley Road over Moore Creek-Washington built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Greasy Valley Road over Moore Creek-Washington 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Greasy Valley Road over Moore Creek-Washington carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Greasy Valley Road over Moore Creek-Washington?

The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Greasy Valley Road over Moore Creek-Washington?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.