US Bridges

SH 36 White County over Creek

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI S JCT SH367&36 · Structure no. 0000000000M0817

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,210
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 36 White County over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 36 White County over Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 4,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,505 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 36 White County
CrossesCreek
Location0.4 MI S JCT SH367&36
RouteState Highway 36
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.24643, -91.67934
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionFebruary 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic4,210 (2018)
Projected traffic6,505 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 County over Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 36 White County over 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 36 White County over Creek carry?

About 4,210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 36 White County over Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 36 White County over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.