US Bridges

Red Hill Rd. White over Littlebull Creek

Good

White County, Arkansas · 1.79 MI SW JCT CR12 & 16 · Structure no. 000000000022079

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Red Hill Rd. White over Littlebull Creek is a steel culvert carrying Red Hill Rd. White over Littlebull Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 95 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesRed Hill Rd. White
CrossesLittlebull Creek
Location1.79 MI SW JCT CR12 & 16
RouteCounty Highway 16
Coordinates35.17775, -92.01724
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Red Hill Rd. White over Littlebull Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is Red Hill Rd. White over Littlebull 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 2025.

How much traffic does Red Hill Rd. White over Littlebull Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Red Hill Rd. White over Littlebull Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Red Hill Rd. White over Littlebull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.