US Bridges

SH 38 Log 8.88 over White Creek

Good

Prairie County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI E SH 86 · Structure no. 0000000000X0289

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 38 Log 8.88 over White Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 38 Log 8.88 over White Creek in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,246 by 2028. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 38 Log 8.88
CrossesWhite Creek
Location0.1 MI E SH 86
RouteState Highway 38
Coordinates34.99614, -91.6532
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 (16.3 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 traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic1,246 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 38 Log 8.88 over White Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 38 Log 8.88 over White 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 38 Log 8.88 over White Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 38 Log 8.88 over White Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 38 Log 8.88 over White Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.