US Bridges

CR 66 White Co. over Little Red River

PoorPosted for load

White County, Arkansas · .25MI So of 385 @ Judsoni · Structure no. 000000000017484

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
397 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
67
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 66 White Co. over Little Red River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying CR 66 White Co. over Little Red River in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2007. The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 66 White Co.
CrossesLittle Red River
Location.25MI So of 385 @ Judsoni
RouteCounty Highway 66
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.26779, -91.63982
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating10 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length397 ft (121 m)
Longest span133 ft (40.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2018)
Projected traffic225 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$744,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 66 White Co. over Little Red River built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 66 White Co. over Little Red River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does CR 66 White Co. over Little Red River carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 66 White Co. over Little Red River?

The structure is 397 ft (121 m) long with a longest span of 133 ft (40.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns CR 66 White Co. over Little Red River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.