US Bridges

South Harris Drive over Middle Fork White River

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.1 Ml N CO RD 57 · Structure no. 000000000021742

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
571
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Harris Drive over Middle Fork White River is a concrete channel beam carrying South Harris Drive over Middle Fork White River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 571 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 94 by 2007. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSouth Harris Drive
CrossesMiddle Fork White River
Location1.1 Ml N CO RD 57
RouteCounty Highway 51
Coordinates35.99578, -94.07294
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans8
Design loadUnknown
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic571 (2018)
Projected traffic94 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 South Harris Drive over Middle Fork White River built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Harris Drive 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does South Harris Drive over Middle Fork White River carry?

About 571 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South Harris Drive over Middle Fork White River?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns South Harris Drive over Middle Fork White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.