US Bridges

SH 74 over White River-Washington

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.31 Miles E. of SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000007228

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
472 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 74 over White River-Washington is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 74 over White River-Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2034. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 74
CrossesWhite River-Washington
Location0.31 Miles E. of SH 16
RouteState Highway 74
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.0309, -94.01922
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+5 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2034
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 74 over White River-Washington built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 74 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does SH 74 over White River-Washington carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 74 over White River-Washington?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 74 over White River-Washington?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.