US Bridges

SH 157 / White Co. over Ten Mile Creek

Poor

White County, Arkansas · 4.1 MI N JCT SH 258 · Structure no. 000000000003369

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
403 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 157 / White Co. over Ten Mile Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SH 157 / White Co. over Ten Mile 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,304 by 2028. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSH 157 / White Co.
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location4.1 MI N JCT SH 258
RouteState Highway 157
Coordinates35.41342, -91.67173
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans13
Design loadH 15
Structure length403 ft (122.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,304 by 2028
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 157 / White Co. over Ten Mile Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 157 / White Co. over Ten Mile Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 157 / White Co. over Ten Mile Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 157 / White Co. over Ten Mile Creek?

The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 157 / White Co. over Ten Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.