US Bridges

CR 16 White County over Branch

Poor

White County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI E SH 5 · Structure no. 000000000019790

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 16 White County over Branch is a concrete culvert carrying CR 16 White County over Branch in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 109 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 225 by 2007. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 16 White County
CrossesBranch
Location1.8 MI E SH 5
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.1926, -92.04512
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: 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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2018)
Projected traffic225 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 16 White County over Branch built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 16 White County over Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does CR 16 White County over Branch carry?

About 109 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 16 White County over Branch?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns CR 16 White County over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.