US Bridges

SH 13 White Co. over Little Red River

Good

White County, Arkansas · 1.6 NE of Searcy & 67C · Structure no. 000000000004548

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
420 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 13 White Co. over Little Red River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 13 White Co. over Little Red River in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 12 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2033. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 13 White Co.
CrossesLittle Red River
Location1.6 NE of Searcy & 67C
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates35.27035, -91.70667
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length420 ft (128 m)
Longest span116 ft (35.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12 (2017)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2033
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 13 White Co. over Little Red River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 13 White Co. over Little Red 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 13 White Co. over Little Red River carry?

About 12 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 13 White Co. over Little Red River?

The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 13 White Co. over Little Red River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.