US Bridges

SH 5 White County over Little Cypress Creek

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI S JCT SH 5 & US 64 · Structure no. 000000000005242

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 White County over Little Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 5 White County over Little Cypress Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,182 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5 White County
CrossesLittle Cypress Creek
Location0.9 MI S JCT SH 5 & US 64
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.09723, -92.08536
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 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

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2018)
Projected traffic7,182 by 2028
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 5 White County over Little Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 White County over Little Cypress 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 5 White County over Little Cypress Creek carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 White County over Little Cypress Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 5 White County over Little Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.