US Bridges

SH 31 White County over Bull Creek

Good

White County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI N JCT US 67 & 31 · Structure no. 000000000003318

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
155 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,799
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 White County over Bull Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SH 31 White County over Bull Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 3,799 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,402 by 2028. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 31 White County
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT US 67 & 31
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates35.0949, -91.88244
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,799 (2018)
Projected traffic8,402 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$463,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 31 White County over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 White County over Bull 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 31 White County over Bull Creek carry?

About 3,799 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 White County over Bull Creek?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 White County over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.