US Bridges

CR 143 White Co. over Branch

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI W SH5 · Structure no. 000000000023176

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
301
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 143 White Co. over Branch is a steel culvert carrying CR 143 White Co. over Branch in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5 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 301 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 143 White Co.
CrossesBranch
Location1.6 MI W SH5
RouteCounty Highway 143
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.17154, -92.10875
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic301 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 143 White Co. over Branch built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 143 White Co. over Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 143 White Co. over Branch carry?

About 301 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 143 White Co. over Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns CR 143 White Co. over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.