US Bridges

S. Vanzant Road over Whitener Creek-Wash. Co.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI West SH 303 · Structure no. 000000000020408

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
432
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S. Vanzant Road over Whitener Creek-Wash. Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S. Vanzant Road over Whitener Creek-Wash. Co. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 432 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2007. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS. Vanzant Road
CrossesWhitener Creek-Wash. Co.
Location2.0 MI West SH 303
RouteCounty Highway 97
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.14989, -93.97447
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic432 (2018)
Projected traffic200 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S. Vanzant Road over Whitener Creek-Wash. Co. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is S. Vanzant Road over Whitener 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does S. Vanzant Road over Whitener Creek-Wash. Co. carry?

About 432 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S. Vanzant Road over Whitener Creek-Wash. Co.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns S. Vanzant Road over Whitener Creek-Wash. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.