US Bridges

Watalula Rd. over N. Fork White Oak Relief

Good

Franklin County, Arkansas · Watalula · Structure no. 000000000024188

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Watalula Rd. over N. Fork White Oak Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying Watalula Rd. over N. Fork White Oak Relief in Franklin County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesWatalula Rd.
CrossesN. Fork White Oak Relief
LocationWatalula
RouteCounty Highway 86
Coordinates35.57096, -93.82202
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Watalula Rd. over N. Fork White Oak Relief built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Watalula Rd. over N. Fork White Oak Relief 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Watalula Rd. over N. Fork White Oak Relief carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Watalula Rd. over N. Fork White Oak Relief?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Watalula Rd. over N. Fork White Oak Relief?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.