US Bridges

HWY 170-WASHINGTON over Branch of Illinois River

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI E JCT HWY 62 · Structure no. 0000000000X1458

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 170-WASHINGTON over Branch of Illinois River is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 170-WASHINGTON over Branch of Illinois River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2034. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY 170-WASHINGTON
CrossesBranch of Illinois River
Location0.7 MI E JCT HWY 62
RouteCity Street 170
Coordinates36.00017, -94.275
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2018)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2034
Trucks4%
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 HWY 170-WASHINGTON over Branch of Illinois River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 170-WASHINGTON over Branch of Illinois River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 170-WASHINGTON over Branch of Illinois River carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY 170-WASHINGTON over Branch of Illinois River?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns HWY 170-WASHINGTON over Branch of Illinois River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.