US Bridges

CR26 White County over Des Arc Bayou

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 1.3 E CR 157 & 26 · Structure no. 000000000004916

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
213 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR26 White County over Des Arc Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR26 White County over Des Arc Bayou in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2031. The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR26 White County
CrossesDes Arc Bayou
Location1.3 E CR 157 & 26
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25089, -92.02489
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length213 ft (64.8 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2018)
Projected traffic150 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR26 White County over Des Arc Bayou built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR26 White County over Des Arc Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR26 White County over Des Arc Bayou carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is CR26 White County over Des Arc Bayou?

The structure is 213 ft (64.8 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR26 White County over Des Arc Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.