US Bridges

SH 122/INDEPEND CO over White River

Fair

Independence County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI N JCT of SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000005534

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,412 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 122/INDEPEND CO over White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 122/INDEPEND CO over White River in Independence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,412 ft (430.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 122/INDEPEND CO
CrossesWhite River
Location0.3 MI N JCT of SH 14
RouteState Highway 122
CountyIndependence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.63816, -91.44031
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+14 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,412 ft (430.4 m)
Longest span210 ft (64 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 closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 122/INDEPEND CO over White River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

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

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

The structure is 1,412 ft (430.4 m) long with a longest span of 210 ft (64 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 122/INDEPEND CO over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.