US Bridges

SH 45 - Wash Co. over Budd Kidd Creek

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI S JCT US 62 & 45 · Structure no. 0000000000M0911

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

SH 45 - Wash Co. over Budd Kidd Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 45 - Wash Co. over Budd Kidd Creek 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 5 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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CarriesSH 45 - Wash Co.
CrossesBudd Kidd Creek
Location0.1 MI S JCT US 62 & 45
RouteState Highway 45
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.94856, -94.3771
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 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 SH 45 - Wash Co. over Budd Kidd Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 45 - Wash Co. over Budd Kidd Creek 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 SH 45 - Wash Co. over Budd Kidd Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 45 - Wash Co. over Budd Kidd Creek?

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

Who owns SH 45 - Wash Co. over Budd Kidd Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.