US Bridges

CR 17/WHITE County over Muddy Bayou

GoodPosted for load

White County, Arkansas · 1 M N JCT CO RD 17 & 144 · Structure no. 000000000023605

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
68 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
232
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 17/WHITE County over Muddy Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 17/WHITE County over Muddy Bayou in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 232 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 17/WHITE County
CrossesMuddy Bayou
Location1 M N JCT CO RD 17 & 144
RouteCounty Highway 17
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.21389, -92.1122
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length68 ft (20.8 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.9 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic232 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 CR 17/WHITE County over Muddy Bayou built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 17/WHITE County over Muddy 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does CR 17/WHITE County over Muddy Bayou carry?

About 232 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 17/WHITE County over Muddy Bayou?

The structure is 68 ft (20.8 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns CR 17/WHITE County over Muddy Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.