S. Whitehouse Road over M.F. White River
FairPosted for loadWashington County, Arkansas · 8.94 MI NE US 71 · Structure no. 000000000018330
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 105 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
S. Whitehouse Road over M.F. White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Whitehouse Road over M.F. White River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 76 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2007. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S. Whitehouse Road over M.F. White River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is S. Whitehouse Road over M.F. 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does S. Whitehouse Road over M.F. White River carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S. Whitehouse Road over M.F. White River?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns S. Whitehouse Road over M.F. White River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.