US Bridges

SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Little Red River Gfl

Fair

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI E JCT of SH 92 · Structure no. 000000000003300

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,102 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,605
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Little Red River Gfl is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Little Red River Gfl in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 5 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 4,605 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,958 by 2028. The structure is 1,102 ft (335.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16/CLEBURNE Co.
CrossesLittle Red River Gfl
Location2.4 MI E JCT of SH 92
RouteState Highway 16
CountyCleburne County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.56352, -92.19302
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,102 ft (335.9 m)
Longest span350 ft (106.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,605 (2018)
Projected traffic7,958 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Little Red River Gfl built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Little Red River Gfl 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Little Red River Gfl carry?

About 4,605 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Little Red River Gfl?

The structure is 1,102 ft (335.9 m) long with a longest span of 350 ft (106.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16/CLEBURNE Co. over Little Red River Gfl?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.