US Bridges

State Highway 45 over Jordan Creek - Wash. Co.

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 7.8 MI NE JCT SH 59 & 45 · Structure no. 0000000000M0909

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
20 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 45 over Jordan Creek - Wash. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 45 over Jordan Creek - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2028. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesState Highway 45
CrossesJordan Creek - Wash. Co.
Location7.8 MI NE JCT SH 59 & 45
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates35.9143, -94.39456
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2018)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Highway 45 over Jordan Creek - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 45 over Jordan Creek - Wash. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 45 over Jordan Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 45 over Jordan Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Highway 45 over Jordan Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.