US Bridges

SH 5 Log 1.16 over White Oak Branch

Good

Lonoke County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI N of US 67 · Structure no. 0000000000X0117

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 Log 1.16 over White Oak Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 5 Log 1.16 over White Oak Branch in Lonoke County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 55 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,915 by 2024. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 5 Log 1.16
CrossesWhite Oak Branch
Location1.0 MI N of US 67
RouteState Highway 5
Coordinates34.96024, -92.07239
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,915 by 2024
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Log 1.16 over White Oak Branch built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SH 5 Log 1.16 over White Oak Branch 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 5 Log 1.16 over White Oak Branch carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 Log 1.16 over White Oak Branch?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 5 Log 1.16 over White Oak Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.