US Bridges

CR 86 White County over Departee Creek

Good

White County, Arkansas · .35 Mi. CO.RD.243 · Structure no. 000000000022716

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
55 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
74
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 86 White County over Departee Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 86 White County over Departee Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 74 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14 by 2007. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

CarriesCR 86 White County
CrossesDepartee Creek
Location.35 Mi. CO.RD.243
RouteCounty Highway 86
Coordinates35.36693, -91.46049
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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length55 ft (16.8 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 traffic74 (2018)
Projected traffic14 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 CR 86 White County over Departee Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 86 White County 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 86 White County over Departee Creek carry?

About 74 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 86 White County over Departee Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns CR 86 White County over Departee Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.