US Bridges

White Ave over Horse Creek-Sulpher Spr

Fair

Benton County, Arkansas · So W Corner Sul. Spr · Structure no. 000000000019725

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
31
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

White Ave over Horse Creek-Sulpher Spr is a concrete channel beam carrying White Ave over Horse Creek-Sulpher Spr in Benton County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 31 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 240 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWhite Ave
CrossesHorse Creek-Sulpher Spr
LocationSo W Corner Sul. Spr
RouteCity Street 61960
Coordinates36.4768, -94.46327
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31 (2018)
Projected traffic240 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 White Ave over Horse Creek-Sulpher Spr built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is White Ave over Horse Creek-Sulpher Spr 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does White Ave over Horse Creek-Sulpher Spr carry?

About 31 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is White Ave over Horse Creek-Sulpher Spr?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns White Ave over Horse Creek-Sulpher Spr?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.