US Bridges

CR 35/WHITE County over Bayou Des Arc

Good

White County, Arkansas · .05 MI N JCT CR35 & SH31 · Structure no. 000000000004351

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 35/WHITE County over Bayou Des Arc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 35/WHITE County over Bayou Des Arc in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 680 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 133 by 2007. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 35/WHITE County
CrossesBayou Des Arc
Location.05 MI N JCT CR35 & SH31
RouteCounty Highway 35
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.21913, -91.98717
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic133 by 2007
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 CR 35/WHITE County over Bayou Des Arc built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 35/WHITE County over Bayou Des Arc in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 35/WHITE County over Bayou Des Arc carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 35/WHITE County over Bayou Des Arc?

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns CR 35/WHITE County over Bayou Des Arc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.