US Bridges

SH 5/CLEBURNE Co. over Waterway

Good

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 0.92 MI No of White CO Li · Structure no. 0000000000M0147

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5/CLEBURNE Co. over Waterway is a concrete culvert carrying SH 5/CLEBURNE Co. over Waterway in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,166 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 5/CLEBURNE Co.
CrossesWaterway
Location0.92 MI No of White CO Li
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates35.37519, -92.07431
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2018)
Projected traffic5,166 by 2028
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 5/CLEBURNE Co. over Waterway built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5/CLEBURNE Co. over Waterway 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 5/CLEBURNE Co. over Waterway carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SH 5/CLEBURNE Co. over Waterway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 5/CLEBURNE Co. over Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.