US Bridges

CR 16 White County over Branch

Good

White County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI E SH 5 · Structure no. 000000000019792

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 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 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 149 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 16 White County
CrossesBranch
Location1.1 MI E SH 5
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates35.1929, -92.05865
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2018)
Projected traffic149 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 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 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 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns CR 16 White County over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.