US Bridges

State Highway 156 over Debra Creek-Washington

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 2 MI W of West Fork · Structure no. 0000000000X0248

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 156 over Debra Creek-Washington is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 156 over Debra Creek-Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,097 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Highway 156
CrossesDebra Creek-Washington
Location2 MI W of West Fork
RouteState Highway 156
Coordinates35.9169, -94.21366
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,097 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 156 over Debra Creek-Washington built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 156 over Debra Creek-Washington 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 156 over Debra Creek-Washington carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 156 over Debra Creek-Washington?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 156 over Debra Creek-Washington?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.