US Bridges

SH 5 White County over Creek

Fair

White County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI N US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000X0096

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,675
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 5 White County over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 5 White County over Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5,675 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 5 White County
CrossesCreek
Location1.3 MI N US 64
RouteState Highway 5
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.12592, -92.09732
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,675 (2018)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2038
Trucks9%
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 5 White County over Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 5 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 5 White County over Creek carry?

About 5,675 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 5 White County over Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SH 5 White County over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.