US Bridges

Black Rd. over Caplener Branch

GoodPosted for load

White County, Arkansas · .79 Mi.N.Jct.Vel.Rid.Rd · Structure no. 000000000024098

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
93
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Black Rd. over Caplener Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Black Rd. over Caplener Branch in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 93 vehicles a day. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesBlack Rd.
CrossesCaplener Branch
Location.79 Mi.N.Jct.Vel.Rid.Rd
RouteCounty Highway 189
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.44118, -91.53124
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic93 (2018)
Projected traffic—
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Black Rd. over Caplener Branch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Black Rd. over Caplener 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Black Rd. over Caplener Branch carry?

About 93 vehicles per day (2018 count).

How long is Black Rd. over Caplener Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Black Rd. over Caplener Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.