US Bridges

State Highway 45 over Stream Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 8.38 MI NE JCT SH 59 & 45 · Structure no. 0000000000M0910

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 45 over Stream Washington Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 45 over Stream Washington 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 45
CrossesStream Washington Co.
Location8.38 MI NE JCT SH 59 & 45
RouteState Highway 45
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.92204, -94.3911
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 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 Stream Washington Co. built?

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

What condition is State Highway 45 over Stream 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 45 over Stream Washington Co. carry?

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

How long is State Highway 45 over Stream Washington Co.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns State Highway 45 over Stream Washington Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.