US Bridges

SH 31 White County over Bull Creek

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 0.3 MI N JCT US 67 & 31 · Structure no. 000000000003319

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,566
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 White County over Bull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder 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 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 8,566 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,402 by 2028. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 31 White County
CrossesBull Creek
Location0.3 MI N JCT US 67 & 31
RouteState Highway 31
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.09885, -91.88294
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,566 (2015)
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$471,000
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 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 June 2024.

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

About 8,566 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 White County over Bull Creek?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 31 White County over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.