US Bridges

SH 122/INDEPEND.CO over White River Relief

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI No JCT SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000005533

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
315 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 122/INDEPEND.CO over White River Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 122/INDEPEND.CO over White River Relief in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,848 by 2028. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 122/INDEPEND.CO
CrossesWhite River Relief
Location0.2 MI No JCT SH 14
RouteState Highway 122
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.63264, -91.43821
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,848 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 SH 122/INDEPEND.CO over White River Relief built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 122/INDEPEND.CO over White River Relief 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 122/INDEPEND.CO over White River Relief carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 122/INDEPEND.CO over White River Relief?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 122/INDEPEND.CO over White River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.