US Bridges

CR615 White County over Smith Springs Branch

Good

White County, Arkansas · 1.10MI NE SH 31 · Structure no. 000000000024077

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
434
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR615 White County over Smith Springs Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR615 White County over Smith Springs Branch in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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.

It carries about 434 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2007. The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR615 White County
CrossesSmith Springs Branch
Location1.10MI NE SH 31
RouteCounty Highway 615
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15055, -91.90933
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.7 m)
Longest span72 ft (22 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic434 (2018)
Projected traffic65 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CR615 White County over Smith Springs Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR615 White County over Smith Springs Branch 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does CR615 White County over Smith Springs Branch carry?

About 434 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR615 White County over Smith Springs Branch?

The structure is 74 ft (22.7 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (22 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR615 White County over Smith Springs Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.