US Bridges

SH 385 White Co. over Black Creek

Good

White County, Arkansas · .4 Mi.S.Jct SH 36 · Structure no. 000000000006882

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
947
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 385 White Co. over Black Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 385 White Co. over Black Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 947 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,260 by 2028. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSH 385 White Co.
CrossesBlack Creek
Location.4 Mi.S.Jct SH 36
RouteState Highway 385
Coordinates35.22644, -91.67006
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic947 (2018)
Projected traffic1,260 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 385 White Co. over Black Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 385 White Co. over Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 385 White Co. over Black Creek carry?

About 947 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 385 White Co. over Black Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 385 White Co. over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.