US Bridges

Old Wire Road over Mud Creek - Fayetteville

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.01 Mi. East SH 265 Jct. · Structure no. 000000000023272

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Wire Road over Mud Creek - Fayetteville is a concrete culvert carrying Old Wire Road over Mud Creek - Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2038. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Wire Road
CrossesMud Creek - Fayetteville
Location0.01 Mi. East SH 265 Jct.
RouteCity Street 42640
Coordinates36.10539, -94.12022
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span13 ft (3.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
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 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 Old Wire Road over Mud Creek - Fayetteville built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Wire Road over Mud Creek - Fayetteville 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Old Wire Road over Mud Creek - Fayetteville carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old Wire Road over Mud Creek - Fayetteville?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).

Who owns Old Wire Road over Mud Creek - Fayetteville?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.