US Bridges

Dallas CR 438 Z-E over White Oak Creek

FairPosted for load

Dallas County, Arkansas · .10 MI South CO RD 43 · Structure no. 000000000020623

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Other
Steel
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dallas CR 438 Z-E over White Oak Creek is a steel other carrying Dallas CR 438 Z-E over White Oak Creek in Dallas County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 47 by 2007. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 10 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDallas CR 438 Z-E
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location.10 MI South CO RD 43
RouteCounty Highway 438
CountyDallas County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.89442, -92.61961
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating3 US tons
Inventory rating0.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width10 ft (3.1 m)
Roadway width10 ft (3.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39 (1987)
Projected traffic47 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$243,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Dallas CR 438 Z-E over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dallas CR 438 Z-E over White Oak 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Dallas CR 438 Z-E over White Oak Creek carry?

About 39 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Dallas CR 438 Z-E over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 10 ft wide.

Who owns Dallas CR 438 Z-E over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.