US Bridges

SH/16 White County over Panther Creek

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI SE JCT 310 · Structure no. 000000000005337

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH/16 White County over Panther Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH/16 White County over Panther 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 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,537 by 2028. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSH/16 White County
CrossesPanther Creek
Location1.9 MI SE JCT 310
RouteState Highway 16
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.3268, -91.78756
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,600 (2018)
Projected traffic8,537 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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/16 White County over Panther Creek built?

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

What condition is SH/16 White County over Panther 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SH/16 White County over Panther Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH/16 White County over Panther Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH/16 White County over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.