US Bridges

SH 38 Log 19.38 over White River Relief

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · 1 MI East White River · Structure no. 000000000005434

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
450 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 38 Log 19.38 over White River Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 38 Log 19.38 over White River Relief in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,994 by 2028. The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 38 Log 19.38
CrossesWhite River Relief
Location1 MI East White River
RouteState Highway 38
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.9776, -91.47728
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 spans15
Design loadH 20
Structure length450 ft (137.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic1,994 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 38 Log 19.38 over White River Relief built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 38 Log 19.38 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 38 Log 19.38 over White River Relief carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 38 Log 19.38 over White River Relief?

The structure is 450 ft (137.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SH 38 Log 19.38 over White River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.