US Bridges

State Highway 219 over S. White Oak Creek

Fair

Franklin County, Arkansas · 2.20 MI N JCT SH 352 · Structure no. 000000000003660

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 219 over S. White Oak Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 219 over S. White Oak Creek in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,124 by 2028. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesState Highway 219
CrossesS. White Oak Creek
Location2.20 MI N JCT SH 352
RouteState Highway 219
Coordinates35.56248, -93.78816
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2018)
Projected traffic1,124 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 219 over S. White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 219 over S. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 219 over S. White Oak Creek carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 219 over S. White Oak Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 219 over S. White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.