US Bridges

CR195/HRVEY Dowell over W. Fork White River

Poor

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.68 MI N HWY 16 · Structure no. 000000000023665

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
162
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR195/HRVEY Dowell over W. Fork White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR195/HRVEY Dowell over W. Fork White River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 162 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 63 by 2007. The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR195/HRVEY Dowell
CrossesW. Fork White River
Location0.68 MI N HWY 16
RouteCounty Highway 195
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.05357, -94.08311
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length177 ft (54 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic162 (2018)
Projected traffic63 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 CR195/HRVEY Dowell over W. Fork White River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR195/HRVEY Dowell over W. Fork White River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does CR195/HRVEY Dowell over W. Fork White River carry?

About 162 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR195/HRVEY Dowell over W. Fork White River?

The structure is 177 ft (54 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR195/HRVEY Dowell over W. Fork White River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.