US Bridges

SH 45 over White River-Washington

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 9.48 MI E. of US 71-B · Structure no. 000000000006789

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
540 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45 over White River-Washington is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 45 over White River-Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,001 by 2028. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 45
CrossesWhite River-Washington
Location9.48 MI E. of US 71-B
RouteState Highway 45
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.10649, -94.01276
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length540 ft (164.6 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,200 (2018)
Projected traffic9,001 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 45 over White River-Washington built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 45 over White River-Washington 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 2022.

How much traffic does SH 45 over White River-Washington carry?

About 7,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 45 over White River-Washington?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 45 over White River-Washington?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.