US Bridges

Whipporwill LN over Big Creek

FairPosted for load

Greene County, Arkansas · 0.03 MI N of SH 34 · Structure no. 000000000020535

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
469
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Whipporwill LN over Big Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Whipporwill LN over Big Creek in Greene County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 469 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2007. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesWhipporwill LN
CrossesBig Creek
Location0.03 MI N of SH 34
RouteCity Street 61920
CountyGreene County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.20391, -90.50051
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span23 ft (7.1 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic469 (2018)
Projected traffic33 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Whipporwill LN over Big Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Whipporwill LN over Big Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Whipporwill LN over Big Creek carry?

About 469 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Whipporwill LN over Big Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7.1 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Whipporwill LN over Big Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.