US Bridges

SH 305 White Co. over Hog Thief Bayou Relief

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI SW JCT SH 36 · Structure no. 000000000005183

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 305 White Co. over Hog Thief Bayou Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 305 White Co. over Hog Thief Bayou Relief in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 980 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,762 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSH 305 White Co.
CrossesHog Thief Bayou Relief
Location1.4 MI SW JCT SH 36
RouteState Highway 305
Coordinates35.2486, -91.90249
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2018)
Projected traffic1,762 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 305 White Co. over Hog Thief Bayou Relief built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 305 White Co. over Hog Thief Bayou Relief 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 305 White Co. over Hog Thief Bayou Relief carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 305 White Co. over Hog Thief Bayou Relief?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 305 White Co. over Hog Thief Bayou Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.