US Bridges

HWY 36 over East Hog Thief Creek

Good

White County, Arkansas · 1.26 MI W. Jct. SH 305 · Structure no. 000000000007430

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 36 over East Hog Thief Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 36 over East Hog Thief Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 36
CrossesEast Hog Thief Creek
Location1.26 MI W. Jct. SH 305
RouteState Highway 36
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.27011, -91.90384
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2019)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2039
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 36 over East Hog Thief Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 36 over East Hog Thief 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 36 over East Hog Thief Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is HWY 36 over East Hog Thief Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 36 over East Hog Thief Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.