US Bridges

State Highway 303 over Creek - Washington Co.

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI N. JCT HWY 45 · Structure no. 0000000000X0659

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 303 over Creek - Washington Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 303 over Creek - Washington Co. 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 605 by 2028. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Highway 303
CrossesCreek - Washington Co.
Location0.7 MI N. JCT HWY 45
RouteState Highway 303
Coordinates36.13935, -93.94536
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic605 by 2028
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

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 303 over Creek - Washington Co. built?

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

What condition is State Highway 303 over Creek - Washington Co. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 303 over Creek - Washington Co. carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 303 over Creek - Washington Co.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m).

Who owns State Highway 303 over Creek - Washington Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.