US Bridges

W. 54th Street over Owl Creek-Washington Co.

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.2 S. SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000021307

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
584
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W. 54th Street over Owl Creek-Washington Co. is a concrete culvert carrying W. 54th Street over Owl Creek-Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 584 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 436 by 2007. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesW. 54th Street
CrossesOwl Creek-Washington Co.
Location0.2 S. SH 16
RouteCity Street 65060
Coordinates36.07608, -94.24039
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic584 (2018)
Projected traffic436 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 W. 54th Street over Owl Creek-Washington Co. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is W. 54th Street over Owl Creek-Washington Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does W. 54th Street over Owl Creek-Washington Co. carry?

About 584 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is W. 54th Street over Owl Creek-Washington Co.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns W. 54th Street over Owl Creek-Washington Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.