US Bridges

Olive Road - Wash. over Middle Fork White River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI SE of CR 47 · Structure no. 000000000019866

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
227
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Olive Road - Wash. over Middle Fork White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Olive Road - Wash. over Middle Fork White River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 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 227 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 72 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesOlive Road - Wash.
CrossesMiddle Fork White River
Location1.6 MI SE of CR 47
RouteCounty Highway 124
Coordinates35.84999, -93.96854
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating10 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic227 (2018)
Projected traffic72 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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$46,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Olive Road - Wash. over Middle Fork White River built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Olive Road - Wash. 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 Olive Road - Wash. over Middle Fork White River carry?

About 227 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Olive Road - Wash. over Middle Fork White River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Olive Road - Wash. over Middle Fork White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.