US Bridges

Sunset Road-Wash over West Fork White River

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.10 MI E JCT HWY 71 · Structure no. 000000000023364

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
64
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunset Road-Wash over West Fork White River is a concrete channel beam carrying Sunset Road-Wash over West Fork White River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 494 by 2007. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSunset Road-Wash
CrossesWest Fork White River
Location0.10 MI E JCT HWY 71
RouteCounty Highway 38
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.81194, -94.12861
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2018)
Projected traffic494 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 Sunset Road-Wash over West Fork White River built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunset Road-Wash over West 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sunset Road-Wash over West Fork White River carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sunset Road-Wash over West Fork White River?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Sunset Road-Wash over West Fork White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.