US Bridges

SH 87 Op White Co. over US 67-SEC 13

Fair

White County, Arkansas · JCT CR95&US67 · Structure no. 000000000005844

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
226 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 87 Op White Co. over US 67-SEC 13 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 87 Op White Co. over US 67-SEC 13 in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,575 by 2028. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 87 Op White Co.
CrossesUS 67-SEC 13
LocationJCT CR95&US67
RouteState Highway 87
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.4195, -91.44473
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic2,575 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 87 Op White Co. over US 67-SEC 13 built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 87 Op White Co. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 87 Op White Co. over US 67-SEC 13 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 87 Op White Co. over US 67-SEC 13?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 87 Op White Co. over US 67-SEC 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.