US Bridges

SH 36 White Co. over Spring Branch Creek

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI E JCT SH 5 & 36 · Structure no. 0000000000M0814

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 White Co. over Spring Branch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 White Co. over Spring Branch Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,743 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36 White Co.
CrossesSpring Branch Creek
Location2.0 MI E JCT SH 5 & 36
RouteState Highway 36
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.32477, -92.047
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2018)
Projected traffic4,743 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 36 White Co. over Spring Branch Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 White Co. over Spring Branch Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 White Co. over Spring Branch Creek carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 White Co. over Spring Branch Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 36 White Co. over Spring Branch Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.