US Bridges

Ar HWY 230 over Whaley Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · .32 MI W of US 63 · Structure no. 0000000000X1687

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 230 over Whaley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ar HWY 230 over Whaley Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesAr HWY 230
CrossesWhaley Creek
Location.32 MI W of US 63
RouteState Highway 230
Coordinates35.90896, -90.80962
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length36 ft (11.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2022)
Projected traffic480 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 Ar HWY 230 over Whaley Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 230 over Whaley Creek 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 Ar HWY 230 over Whaley Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Ar HWY 230 over Whaley Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ar HWY 230 over Whaley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.