US Bridges

SH 46-05 Lm 0.54 over White Bluff R/R Spur

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.54 MI E SH365-WHITEBLUF · Structure no. 000000000005694

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
293 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46-05 Lm 0.54 over White Bluff R/R Spur is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 46-05 Lm 0.54 over White Bluff R/R Spur in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 557 by 2028. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 31 ft wide.

CarriesSH 46-05 Lm 0.54
CrossesWhite Bluff R/R Spur
Location0.54 MI E SH365-WHITEBLUF
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates34.41933, -92.16778
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length293 ft (89.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic557 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 46-05 Lm 0.54 over White Bluff R/R Spur built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 46-05 Lm 0.54 over White Bluff R/R Spur 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 46-05 Lm 0.54 over White Bluff R/R Spur carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 46-05 Lm 0.54 over White Bluff R/R Spur?

The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46-05 Lm 0.54 over White Bluff R/R Spur?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.