US Bridges

CR 462/WHITE Co. over Des Arc Bayou

GoodPosted for load

White County, Arkansas · 1.85 NE CO RD 90 · Structure no. 000000000023210

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,037
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 462/WHITE Co. over Des Arc Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 462/WHITE Co. over Des Arc Bayou in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,037 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2038. The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCR 462/WHITE Co.
CrossesDes Arc Bayou
Location1.85 NE CO RD 90
RouteCounty Highway 462
Coordinates35.21716, -91.82784
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length56 ft (17.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,037 (2018)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 462/WHITE Co. over Des Arc Bayou built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 462/WHITE Co. over Des Arc Bayou 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 CR 462/WHITE Co. over Des Arc Bayou carry?

About 2,037 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is CR 462/WHITE Co. over Des Arc Bayou?

The structure is 56 ft (17.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 462/WHITE Co. over Des Arc Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.