US Bridges

East Black Oak Rd. over Middle Fork White River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 8.70 MI SE SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000018317

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
226 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

East Black Oak Rd. over Middle Fork White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying East Black Oak Rd. over Middle Fork White River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 186 by 2007. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesEast Black Oak Rd.
CrossesMiddle Fork White River
Location8.70 MI SE SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 57
Coordinates35.96994, -94.06814
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating14 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic186 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 East Black Oak Rd. over Middle Fork White River built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is East Black Oak Rd. over Middle Fork White River 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does East Black Oak Rd. over Middle Fork White River carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is East Black Oak Rd. over Middle Fork White River?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns East Black Oak Rd. over Middle Fork White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.