US Bridges

SH 310/WHITE Co. over Creek

PoorPosted for load

White County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI NE JCT SH 36 · Structure no. 000000000030635

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
401
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 310/WHITE Co. over Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SH 310/WHITE Co. over Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 87 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 401 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,057 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSH 310/WHITE Co.
CrossesCreek
Location2.1 MI NE JCT SH 36
RouteState Highway 310
Coordinates35.33946, -91.96148
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating17 US tons
Inventory rating6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width52 ft (16 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic401 (2018)
Projected traffic1,057 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 310/WHITE Co. over Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is SH 310/WHITE Co. over Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SH 310/WHITE Co. over Creek carry?

About 401 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 310/WHITE Co. over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns SH 310/WHITE Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.