SH 16 over Pee Dee Creek
PoorPosted for loadVan Buren County, Arkansas · 2.6 M NE of Clinton · Structure no. 000000000002173
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 160 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 over Pee Dee Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 over Pee Dee Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,582 by 2028. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 over Pee Dee Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 16 over Pee Dee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SH 16 over Pee Dee Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 over Pee Dee Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 over Pee Dee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.