US Bridges

State Highway 45 over Creek - Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 150 E Int SH 265&45 · Structure no. 0000000000X0675

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,065
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 45 over Creek - Washington Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 45 over Creek - Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 10,065 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,658 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesState Highway 45
CrossesCreek - Washington Co.
Location150 E Int SH 265&45
RouteState Highway 45
Coordinates36.08739, -94.12075
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,065 (2018)
Projected traffic12,658 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 45 over Creek - Washington Co. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 45 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 45 over Creek - Washington Co. carry?

About 10,065 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 45 over Creek - Washington Co.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.3 m).

Who owns State Highway 45 over Creek - Washington Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.