US Bridges

Brentwood Mountain over White River - Wash. Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI W of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000017324

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
270
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brentwood Mountain over White River - Wash. Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brentwood Mountain over White River - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2007. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesBrentwood Mountain
CrossesWhite River - Wash. Co.
Location0.25 MI W of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.85942, -94.11003
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
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 rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic270 (2018)
Projected traffic212 by 2007
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$96,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Brentwood Mountain over White River - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brentwood Mountain over White River - Wash. Co. 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Brentwood Mountain over White River - Wash. Co. carry?

About 270 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brentwood Mountain over White River - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Brentwood Mountain over White River - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.