US Bridges

Oxford Bend Rd. over Creek-Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI N of SH 45 · Structure no. 000000000021983

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
214
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Oxford Bend Rd. over Creek-Washington Co. is a concrete culvert carrying Oxford Bend Rd. over Creek-Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6 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 214 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOxford Bend Rd.
CrossesCreek-Washington Co.
Location0.2 MI N of SH 45
RouteCity Street 46450
Coordinates36.10288, -94.03445
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic214 (2018)
Projected traffic63 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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Oxford Bend Rd. over Creek-Washington Co. built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Oxford Bend Rd. over Creek-Washington 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Oxford Bend Rd. over Creek-Washington Co. carry?

About 214 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Oxford Bend Rd. over Creek-Washington Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Oxford Bend Rd. over Creek-Washington Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.