US Bridges

CO RD 47 Wash CO over Middle Fork White River

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1 MI NE CO RD 119 JCT · Structure no. 000000000020844

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
814
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 47 Wash CO over Middle Fork White River is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 47 Wash CO over Middle Fork White River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 814 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 131 by 2007. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCO RD 47 Wash CO
CrossesMiddle Fork White River
Location1 MI NE CO RD 119 JCT
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates35.86251, -93.99074
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic814 (2018)
Projected traffic131 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 CO RD 47 Wash CO over Middle Fork White River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 47 Wash CO 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 47 Wash CO over Middle Fork White River carry?

About 814 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 47 Wash CO over Middle Fork White River?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 47 Wash CO over Middle Fork White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.