US Bridges

SH 16 White County over Big Creek

Fair

White County, Arkansas · .8 MI N JCT SH 310 · Structure no. 000000000005338

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
214 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 16 White County over Big Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 16 White County over Big Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,453 by 2028. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 16 White County
CrossesBig Creek
Location.8 MI N JCT SH 310
RouteState Highway 16
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.36243, -91.80145
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length214 ft (65.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2018)
Projected traffic7,453 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Big Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 16 White County over Big 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 Big Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 16 White County over Big Creek?

The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SH 16 White County over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.