US Bridges

CR 436 White Co. over Dry Branch Creek

Fair

White County, Arkansas · .42 N of CR53 · Structure no. 000000000023267

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
145
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 436 White Co. over Dry Branch Creek is a steel culvert carrying CR 436 White Co. over Dry Branch Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 145 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 68 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCR 436 White Co.
CrossesDry Branch Creek
Location.42 N of CR53
RouteCounty Highway 436
Coordinates35.10739, -91.78548
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.2 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic145 (2018)
Projected traffic68 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 436 White Co. over Dry Branch Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 436 White Co. over Dry Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does CR 436 White Co. over Dry Branch Creek carry?

About 145 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 436 White Co. over Dry Branch Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.3 m).

Who owns CR 436 White Co. over Dry Branch Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.