US Bridges

Red Hill RD White over Creek

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI E SH 5 & CR 16 · Structure no. 000000000020951

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
109
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hill RD White over Creek is a steel culvert carrying Red Hill RD White over Creek 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 109 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRed Hill RD White
CrossesCreek
Location2.2 MI E SH 5 & CR 16
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates35.19254, -92.0396
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic109 (2018)
Projected traffic38 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 Red Hill RD White over Creek built?

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

What condition is Red Hill RD White over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Red Hill RD White over Creek carry?

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

How long is Red Hill RD White over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Red Hill RD White over Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.