US Bridges

SH 323 White Co. over Creek

Poor

White County, Arkansas · 2.45 MI N JCT US 67 & 323 · Structure no. 0000000000M2882

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
940
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 323 White Co. over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 323 White Co. over Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 940 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,165 by 2028. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 323 White Co.
CrossesCreek
Location2.45 MI N JCT US 67 & 323
RouteState Highway 323
Coordinates35.32128, -91.62392
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 10
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic940 (2018)
Projected traffic1,165 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 323 White Co. over Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 323 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 323 White Co. over Creek carry?

About 940 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 323 White Co. over Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns SH 323 White Co. over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.