US Bridges

State Highway 244 over Creek - Washington Co.

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 3.71 MI E JCT HWY 59 · Structure no. 0000000000X1456

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 244 over Creek - Washington Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 244 over Creek - Washington Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 549 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Highway 244
CrossesCreek - Washington Co.
Location3.71 MI E JCT HWY 59
RouteState Highway 244
Coordinates36.10087, -94.47611
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic549 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 244 over Creek - Washington Co. built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 244 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 244 over Creek - Washington Co. carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 244 over Creek - Washington Co.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns State Highway 244 over Creek - Washington Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.