US Bridges

SH 16 over Weaver Creek Relief

Fair

Van Buren County, Arkansas · 6.53 MI E JCT of US 65 · Structure no. 0000000000X0928

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 over Weaver Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 16 over Weaver Creek Relief 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 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,582 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16
CrossesWeaver Creek Relief
Location6.53 MI E JCT of US 65
RouteState Highway 16
CountyVan Buren County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.63319, -92.36467
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 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 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 Relief built?

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

What condition is SH 16 over Weaver Creek Relief 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SH 16 over Weaver Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 16 over Weaver Creek Relief?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 16 over Weaver Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.