US Bridges

CR447/WHITE County over Lawrence

Good

White County, Arkansas · .28 M So JCT CR 443&446 · Structure no. 000000000018343

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,155
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR447/WHITE County over Lawrence is a concrete culvert carrying CR447/WHITE County over Lawrence 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,155 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2007. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR447/WHITE County
CrossesLawrence
Location.28 M So JCT CR 443&446
RouteCounty Highway 447
Coordinates35.09054, -91.81059
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,155 (2018)
Projected traffic458 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CR447/WHITE County over Lawrence built?

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

What condition is CR447/WHITE County over Lawrence in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does CR447/WHITE County over Lawrence carry?

About 1,155 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR447/WHITE County over Lawrence?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns CR447/WHITE County over Lawrence?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.