US Bridges

S. Whitehouse Rd. over Rainman Creek-Washington

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 150 SW CO RD 57 · Structure no. 000000000019963

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Whitehouse Rd. over Rainman Creek-Washington is a concrete channel beam carrying S. Whitehouse Rd. over Rainman Creek-Washington in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2007. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS. Whitehouse Rd.
CrossesRainman Creek-Washington
Location150 SW CO RD 57
RouteCounty Highway 43
Coordinates35.96444, -94.05055
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2018)
Projected traffic228 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Whitehouse Rd. over Rainman Creek-Washington built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Whitehouse Rd. over Rainman Creek-Washington 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S. Whitehouse Rd. over Rainman Creek-Washington carry?

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

How long is S. Whitehouse Rd. over Rainman Creek-Washington?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S. Whitehouse Rd. over Rainman Creek-Washington?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.