US Bridges

CR 12 White County over Little Bull Creek

Good

White County, Arkansas · .6 Mi. S CO RD 16 · Structure no. 000000000004866

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 12 White County over Little Bull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 12 White County over Little Bull Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2023. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 12 White County
CrossesLittle Bull Creek
Location.6 Mi. S CO RD 16
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates35.17582, -91.98791
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2018)
Projected traffic190 by 2023
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 12 White County over Little Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 12 White County over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does CR 12 White County over Little Bull Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is CR 12 White County over Little Bull Creek?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 12 White County over Little Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.