US Bridges

SH 157 White Co. over Ten Mile Creek

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI NE of Roosevelt · Structure no. 000000000003661

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 157 White Co. over Ten Mile Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 157 White Co. over Ten Mile Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 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 890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,491 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSH 157 White Co.
CrossesTen Mile Creek
Location1.5 MI NE of Roosevelt
RouteState Highway 157
Coordinates35.53215, -91.6482
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2018)
Projected traffic1,491 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 157 White Co. over Ten Mile 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 November 2023.

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

About 890 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.