US Bridges

CR 52 White County over Bull Creek

Good

White County, Arkansas · 3.14 E SH 31 · Structure no. 000000000023173

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
79 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 52 White County over Bull Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 52 White County over Bull Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 52 White County
CrossesBull Creek
Location3.14 E SH 31
RouteCounty Highway 52
Coordinates35.07468, -91.82954
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
Trucks3%
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 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 52 White County over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 52 White County over Bull 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 52 White County over Bull Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is CR 52 White County over Bull Creek?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns CR 52 White County over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.