US Bridges

SH 387 - 01- 2.28 over (mill Cr.)white Oak Lake

Poor

Nevada County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI S of Bluff City · Structure no. 0000000000M3258

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
62 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 387 - 01- 2.28 over (mill Cr.)white Oak Lake is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 387 - 01- 2.28 over (mill Cr.)white Oak Lake in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, temporary structure in place while original is closed.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2038. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSH 387 - 01- 2.28
Crosses(mill Cr.)white Oak Lake
Location2.3 MI S of Bluff City
RouteState Highway 387
Coordinates33.68902, -93.11755
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, temporary structure in place while original is closed
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2018)
Projected traffic220 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$80,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 387 - 01- 2.28 over (mill Cr.)white Oak Lake built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 387 - 01- 2.28 over (mill Cr.)white Oak Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 387 - 01- 2.28 over (mill Cr.)white Oak Lake carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 387 - 01- 2.28 over (mill Cr.)white Oak Lake?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 387 - 01- 2.28 over (mill Cr.)white Oak Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.