US Bridges

CR 50 White County over Bull Creek

GoodPosted for load

White County, Arkansas · .55 MI W JCT SH 367 · Structure no. 000000000024232

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
70 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
208
1987 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 50 White County over Bull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 50 White County over Bull Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 208 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 282 by 2007. The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCR 50 White County
CrossesBull Creek
Location.55 MI W JCT SH 367
RouteCounty Highway 50
Coordinates35.09466, -91.85706
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length70 ft (21.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic208 (1987)
Projected traffic282 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 50 White County over Bull Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 50 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does CR 50 White County over Bull Creek carry?

About 208 vehicles per day (1987 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 50 White County over Bull Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR 50 White County over Bull Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.