US Bridges

SH 16 over Weaver Creek

Good

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 6.20 MI E JCT of US 65 · Structure no. 0000000000X0927

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Weaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Weaver Creek in Van Buren County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,582 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSH 16
CrossesWeaver Creek
Location6.20 MI E JCT of US 65
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates35.63245, -92.3704
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic3,582 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 16 over Weaver Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 over Weaver 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Weaver Creek carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 over Weaver Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns SH 16 over Weaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.