US Bridges

Trace Branch Road over M.F. White River-Wash

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1 MI S of Sulfur City · Structure no. 000000000005047

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
137 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
499
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Trace Branch Road over M.F. White River-Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trace Branch Road over M.F. White River-Wash 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2007. The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesTrace Branch Road
CrossesM.F. White River-Wash
Location1 MI S of Sulfur City
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.95152, -94.05885
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length137 ft (41.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2018)
Projected traffic494 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Trace Branch Road over M.F. White River-Wash built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Trace Branch Road over M.F. White River-Wash 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Trace Branch Road over M.F. White River-Wash carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Trace Branch Road over M.F. White River-Wash?

The structure is 137 ft (41.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Trace Branch Road over M.F. White River-Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.