US Bridges

SH 31 White County over Creek

Good

White County, Arkansas · @ JCT SH 267 & SH 31 · Structure no. 0000000000M0729

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,796
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 31 White County over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 31 White County over Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older 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 3,796 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,150 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 31 White County
CrossesCreek
Location@ JCT SH 267 & SH 31
RouteState Highway 31
Coordinates35.03932, -91.8734
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,796 (2018)
Projected traffic5,150 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 31 White County over Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 31 White County over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 31 White County over Creek carry?

About 3,796 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 31 White County over Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 31 White County over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.