US Bridges

Old HWY 16 Loop over Weaver Creek

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 0.15 MI N JCT of SH 16 · Structure no. 000000000002458

Built
1946
79 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
177 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old HWY 16 Loop over Weaver Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old HWY 16 Loop over Weaver Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1946, so it is 79 years old, older 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 69 by 2028. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesOld HWY 16 Loop
CrossesWeaver Creek
Location0.15 MI N JCT of SH 16
RouteCounty Highway 89
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.63411, -92.371
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic69 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$473,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old HWY 16 Loop over Weaver Creek built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old HWY 16 Loop over Weaver 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Old HWY 16 Loop over Weaver Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old HWY 16 Loop over Weaver Creek?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns Old HWY 16 Loop over Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.