US Bridges

CR 28 White County over Des Arc Bayou

Fair

White County, Arkansas · .5 E. CO RD 28 & 165 · Structure no. 000000000023873

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
48 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
65
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 28 White County over Des Arc Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 28 White County over Des Arc Bayou in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 6 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 65 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 28 White County
CrossesDes Arc Bayou
Location.5 E. CO RD 28 & 165
RouteCounty Highway 28
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.27759, -92.00475
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic65 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 28 White County over Des Arc Bayou built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 28 White County over Des Arc Bayou 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does CR 28 White County over Des Arc Bayou carry?

About 65 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 28 White County over Des Arc Bayou?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 28 White County over Des Arc Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.