US Bridges

Dead Horse Mtn. RD over W.F. White River - Fay.

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.38 MI S JCT SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000004905

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Dead Horse Mtn. RD over W.F. White River - Fay. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Dead Horse Mtn. RD over W.F. White River - Fay. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2038. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesDead Horse Mtn. RD
CrossesW.F. White River - Fay.
Location0.38 MI S JCT SH 16
RouteCity Street 14990
Coordinates36.05099, -94.11871
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Dead Horse Mtn. RD over W.F. White River - Fay. built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Dead Horse Mtn. RD over W.F. White River - Fay. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Dead Horse Mtn. RD over W.F. White River - Fay. carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Dead Horse Mtn. RD over W.F. White River - Fay.?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Dead Horse Mtn. RD over W.F. White River - Fay.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.