US Bridges

North Gregg Avenue over Skull Creek

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.57 Mi. NW JCT 71B · Structure no. 0000000000X1254

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

North Gregg Avenue over Skull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying North Gregg Avenue over Skull Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,768 by 2027. The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNorth Gregg Avenue
CrossesSkull Creek
Location0.57 Mi. NW JCT 71B
RouteCity Street 27910
Coordinates36.09704, -94.16088
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,768 by 2027
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was North Gregg Avenue over Skull Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is North Gregg Avenue over Skull Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does North Gregg Avenue over Skull Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is North Gregg Avenue over Skull Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns North Gregg Avenue over Skull Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.