US Bridges

County Road 1194 over West Fork White River

PoorPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI West US 71 · Structure no. 000000000018802

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
308 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
89
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 1194 over West Fork White River is a steel truss - thru carrying County Road 1194 over West Fork White River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 4 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 89 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2038. The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCounty Road 1194
CrossesWest Fork White River
Location0.4 MI West US 71
RouteCounty Highway 1194
Coordinates35.98108, -94.17349
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length308 ft (93.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic89 (2018)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2038
Trucks6%
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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 1194 over West Fork White River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 1194 over West Fork 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 1194 over West Fork White River carry?

About 89 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is County Road 1194 over West Fork White River?

The structure is 308 ft (93.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 1194 over West Fork White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.