US Bridges

S.Waller RD /CR73 over Big Mingo Creek

Good

White County, Arkansas · 5.0 Miles S. of US 64 · Structure no. 000000000023937

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
129
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

S.Waller RD /CR73 over Big Mingo Creek is a steel culvert carrying S.Waller RD /CR73 over Big Mingo Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 129 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 80 by 2037. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS.Waller RD /CR73
CrossesBig Mingo Creek
Location5.0 Miles S. of US 64
RouteCounty Highway 73
Coordinates35.25124, -91.51131
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length29 ft (8.7 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 traffic129 (2018)
Projected traffic80 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 S.Waller RD /CR73 over Big Mingo Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is S.Waller RD /CR73 over Big Mingo 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does S.Waller RD /CR73 over Big Mingo Creek carry?

About 129 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is S.Waller RD /CR73 over Big Mingo Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns S.Waller RD /CR73 over Big Mingo Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.