US Bridges

SH 36 White Co. over Black Creek

Fair

White County, Arkansas · .7 MI S JCT SH 38-36 · Structure no. 000000000005853

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 White Co. over Black Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 36 White Co. over Black Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,762 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesSH 36 White Co.
CrossesBlack Creek
Location.7 MI S JCT SH 38-36
RouteState Highway 36
Coordinates35.23321, -91.65821
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,762 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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 36 White Co. over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 White Co. over Black 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 36 White Co. over Black Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 White Co. over Black Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 36 White Co. over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.