US Bridges

Paschal Road-Wash. over Middle Fork White River

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.0 Mile East JCT CR.43 · Structure no. 000000000022781

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
115
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paschal Road-Wash. over Middle Fork White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Paschal Road-Wash. over Middle Fork White River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 115 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2038. The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesPaschal Road-Wash.
CrossesMiddle Fork White River
Location1.0 Mile East JCT CR.43
RouteCounty Highway 119
Coordinates35.88936, -94.02622
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length114 ft (34.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic115 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 Paschal Road-Wash. over Middle Fork White River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paschal Road-Wash. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Paschal Road-Wash. over Middle Fork White River carry?

About 115 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Paschal Road-Wash. over Middle Fork White River?

The structure is 114 ft (34.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Paschal Road-Wash. over Middle Fork White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.