US Bridges

SH 368 S-2 Lm 2.21 over White Oak Creek

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI N JCT SH 368 & 24 · Structure no. 000000000005212

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
372 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
70
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 368 S-2 Lm 2.21 over White Oak Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 368 S-2 Lm 2.21 over White Oak Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 70 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2028. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 368 S-2 Lm 2.21
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location2.2 MI N JCT SH 368 & 24
RouteState Highway 368
Coordinates33.72802, -93.08365
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans12
Design loadH 15
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 368 S-2 Lm 2.21 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 368 S-2 Lm 2.21 over White Oak Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 368 S-2 Lm 2.21 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 70 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 368 S-2 Lm 2.21 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 368 S-2 Lm 2.21 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.