US Bridges

S. Whitehouse Road over Nuben Creek - Wash. Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.25 MI S Sulphur City · Structure no. 000000000019863

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Whitehouse Road over Nuben Creek - Wash. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Whitehouse Road over Nuben Creek - Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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 6 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 229 by 2007. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Whitehouse Road
CrossesNuben Creek - Wash. Co.
Location2.25 MI S Sulphur City
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.91498, -94.04955
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic229 by 2007
Trucks8%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$52,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Whitehouse Road over Nuben Creek - Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Whitehouse Road over Nuben Creek - 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 S. Whitehouse Road over Nuben Creek - Wash. Co. carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S. Whitehouse Road over Nuben Creek - Wash. Co.?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns S. Whitehouse Road over Nuben Creek - Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.