US Bridges

State Highway 1 over White River-District 2

Fair

Arkansas County, Arkansas · White River @ St. Charles · Structure no. 000000000005825

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
2,366 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 1 over White River-District 2 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying State Highway 1 over White River-District 2 in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2038. The structure is 2,366 ft (721.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesState Highway 1
CrossesWhite River-District 2
LocationWhite River @ St. Charles
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.37418, -91.12486
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length2,366 ft (721.2 m)
Longest span365 ft (111.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2038
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 1 over White River-District 2 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 1 over White River-District 2 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 1 over White River-District 2 carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 1 over White River-District 2?

The structure is 2,366 ft (721.2 m) long with a longest span of 365 ft (111.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 1 over White River-District 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.