US Bridges

E. 16 TH ST - A. over W. Fork Wig Creek

Fair

Pope County, Arkansas · 0.47 E St. Hwy. 7 Truck · Structure no. 000000000023034

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E. 16 TH ST - A. over W. Fork Wig Creek is a concrete culvert carrying E. 16 TH ST - A. over W. Fork Wig Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,581 by 2024. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesE. 16 TH ST - A.
CrossesW. Fork Wig Creek
Location0.47 E St. Hwy. 7 Truck
RouteCity Street 64680
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.26379, -93.11235
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic8,400 (2018)
Projected traffic12,581 by 2024
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E. 16 TH ST - A. over W. Fork Wig Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is E. 16 TH ST - A. over W. Fork Wig 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does E. 16 TH ST - A. over W. Fork Wig Creek carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E. 16 TH ST - A. over W. Fork Wig Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns E. 16 TH ST - A. over W. Fork Wig Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.