US Bridges

Porter Road over Creek - Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · .8 MI N SH 16(112 Spur) · Structure no. 0000000000X0652

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Porter Road over Creek - Washington Co. is a concrete culvert carrying Porter Road over Creek - Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,705 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPorter Road
CrossesCreek - Washington Co.
Location.8 MI N SH 16(112 Spur)
RouteCity Street 46260
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.08998, -94.19282
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,705 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Porter Road over Creek - Washington Co. built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Porter Road over Creek - 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Porter Road over Creek - Washington Co. carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Porter Road over Creek - Washington Co.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Porter Road over Creek - Washington Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.