US Bridges

State Highway 16 over Middle Fork White River

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 8.46 MI E JCT 71 Sec 17 · Structure no. 000000000007352

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
582 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 16 over Middle Fork White River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 16 over Middle Fork White River in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2035. The structure is 582 ft (177.3 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesState Highway 16
CrossesMiddle Fork White River
Location8.46 MI E JCT 71 Sec 17
RouteState Highway 16
Coordinates36.04075, -94.05565
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length582 ft (177.3 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,000 by 2035
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 State Highway 16 over Middle Fork White River built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 16 over Middle Fork White River 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does State Highway 16 over Middle Fork White River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 16 over Middle Fork White River?

The structure is 582 ft (177.3 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 16 over Middle Fork White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.