US Bridges

SH 13 White County over Cypress Creek Relief

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI SE of SH 267 · Structure no. 000000000005671

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
250 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 13 White County over Cypress Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH 13 White County over Cypress Creek Relief in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 813 by 2028. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH 13 White County
CrossesCypress Creek Relief
Location1.9 MI SE of SH 267
RouteState Highway 13
Coordinates35.03163, -91.8036
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2018)
Projected traffic813 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 13 White County over Cypress Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 13 White County over Cypress Creek Relief 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 13 White County over Cypress Creek Relief carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 13 White County over Cypress Creek Relief?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 13 White County over Cypress Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.