US Bridges

Old Wire Road over Mud Creek

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 200 West SH 265 · Structure no. 0000000000X0657

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,542
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Wire Road over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old Wire Road over Mud Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 7,542 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,904 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOld Wire Road
CrossesMud Creek
Location200 West SH 265
RouteCity Street 42640
Coordinates36.10541, -94.12137
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,542 (2018)
Projected traffic1,904 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old Wire Road over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old Wire Road over Mud Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Old Wire Road over Mud Creek carry?

About 7,542 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old Wire Road over Mud Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Old Wire Road over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.