US Bridges

CO RD 44 over White River

Poor

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.27 MI N. SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000017325

Built
1921
104 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
204 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 44 over White River is a concrete arch - deck carrying CO RD 44 over White River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2007. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCO RD 44
CrossesWhite River
Location0.27 MI N. SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 44
Coordinates36.00098, -94.00356
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,314 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 44 over White River built?

It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 44 over White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does CO RD 44 over White River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 44 over White River?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 44 over White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.