US Bridges

S. Whitehouse Road over Savage Branch - Wash. CO

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI South CO RD 40 · Structure no. 000000000019965

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

About this bridge

S. Whitehouse Road over Savage Branch - Wash. CO is a concrete channel beam carrying S. Whitehouse Road over Savage Branch - Wash. CO 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 5 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Whitehouse Road
CrossesSavage Branch - Wash. CO
Location0.7 MI South CO RD 40
RouteCounty Highway 43
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.93184, -94.05092
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 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 Road over Savage Branch - Wash. CO built?

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

What condition is S. Whitehouse Road over Savage Branch - 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does S. Whitehouse Road over Savage Branch - Wash. CO carry?

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

How long is S. Whitehouse Road over Savage Branch - Wash. CO?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S. Whitehouse Road over Savage Branch - Wash. CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.