US Bridges

SH 157 Op White over US 67-SEC 13

Fair

White County, Arkansas · JCT SH 157 & US 67 · Structure no. 000000000005567

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
248 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
946
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 157 Op White over US 67-SEC 13 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 157 Op White over US 67-SEC 13 in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 946 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,220 by 2028. The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 157 Op White
CrossesUS 67-SEC 13
LocationJCT SH 157 & US 67
RouteState Highway 157
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.29987, -91.63539
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length248 ft (75.6 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic946 (2018)
Projected traffic1,220 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 157 Op White over US 67-SEC 13 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 157 Op White over US 67-SEC 13 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 157 Op White over US 67-SEC 13 carry?

About 946 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 157 Op White over US 67-SEC 13?

The structure is 248 ft (75.6 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 157 Op White over US 67-SEC 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.