US Bridges

SH 16-WASH Co. over West Fork White River

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI E JCT SH 265 · Structure no. 000000000007256

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
504 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16-WASH Co. over West Fork White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16-WASH Co. over West Fork White River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2033. The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16-WASH Co.
CrossesWest Fork White River
Location1.3 MI E JCT SH 265
RouteState Highway 16
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.05363, -94.10586
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length504 ft (153.6 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2018)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 16-WASH Co. over West Fork White River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16-WASH Co. over West Fork White River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16-WASH Co. over West Fork White River carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SH 16-WASH Co. over West Fork White River?

The structure is 504 ft (153.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16-WASH Co. over West Fork White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.