SH 36 White County over Barbers Lake
PoorPosted for loadWhite County, Arkansas · 6.4 MI SE JCT SH 323 · Structure no. 000000000002562
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 228 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 36 White County over Barbers Lake is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 36 White County over Barbers Lake in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 470 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2028. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 36 White County over Barbers Lake built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 36 White County over Barbers Lake 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SH 36 White County over Barbers Lake carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is SH 36 White County over Barbers Lake?
The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SH 36 White County over Barbers Lake?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.