US Bridges

Albion RD White over Big Creek

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 1.7MI E JCT SH16 · Structure no. 000000000023047

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albion RD White over Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Albion RD White over Big Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6 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 260 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 38 by 2007. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesAlbion RD White
CrossesBig Creek
Location1.7MI E JCT SH16
RouteCounty Highway 47
Coordinates35.3422, -91.76151
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2018)
Projected traffic38 by 2007
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Albion RD White over Big Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Albion RD White over Big 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Albion RD White over Big Creek carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Albion RD White over Big Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Albion RD White over Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.