US Bridges

CR 232 White Co. over Departee Creek

Good

White County, Arkansas · 3.0 M SE US 67 @ Bradford · Structure no. 000000000022713

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
28
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 232 White Co. over Departee Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 232 White Co. over Departee Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 28 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2007. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesCR 232 White Co.
CrossesDepartee Creek
Location3.0 M SE US 67 @ Bradford
RouteCounty Highway 232
Coordinates35.40379, -91.43013
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic28 (2018)
Projected traffic24 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 CR 232 White Co. over Departee Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 232 White Co. over Departee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 232 White Co. over Departee Creek carry?

About 28 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 232 White Co. over Departee Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 232 White Co. over Departee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.