US Bridges

Marche Road over White Oak Bayou

Good

Pulaski County, Arkansas · 1MI So of SH 365 · Structure no. 000000000023906

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marche Road over White Oak Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying Marche Road over White Oak Bayou in Pulaski County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 775 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMarche Road
CrossesWhite Oak Bayou
Location1MI So of SH 365
RouteCounty Highway 54
Coordinates34.87425, -92.3622
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.9 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2018)
Projected traffic775 by 2037
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Marche Road over White Oak Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marche Road over White Oak Bayou 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Marche Road over White Oak Bayou carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Marche Road over White Oak Bayou?

The structure is 32 ft (9.9 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Marche Road over White Oak Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.