SH 170-WASHINGTON over West Fork White River
PoorWashington County, Arkansas · 0.29 MI NW JCT US 71 &170 · Structure no. 000000000003987
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 363 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 170-WASHINGTON over West Fork White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 170-WASHINGTON over West Fork White River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.
It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2038. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 170-WASHINGTON over West Fork White River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 170-WASHINGTON over West Fork White River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does SH 170-WASHINGTON over West Fork White River carry?
About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH 170-WASHINGTON over West Fork White River?
The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SH 170-WASHINGTON over West Fork White River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.