SH 16 White County over Big Creek Relief
PoorPosted for loadWhite County, Arkansas · .50 MI N JCT SH 310 · Structure no. 0000000000M0456
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 133 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 16 White County over Big Creek Relief is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 16 White County over Big Creek Relief in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,453 by 2028. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 16 White County over Big Creek Relief built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 16 White County over Big Creek Relief 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SH 16 White County over Big Creek Relief carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH 16 White County over Big Creek Relief?
The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SH 16 White County over Big Creek Relief?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.