US Bridges

SH16 White County over Creek

Good

White County, Arkansas · SE Edge of Sunny Hill · Structure no. 0000000000X1091

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH16 White County over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH16 White County over Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,537 by 2028. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH16 White County
CrossesCreek
LocationSE Edge of Sunny Hill
RouteState Highway 16
CountyWhite County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.28813, -91.76774
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 inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 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 traffic5,600 (2018)
Projected traffic8,537 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH16 White County over Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH16 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH16 White County over Creek carry?

About 5,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH16 White County over Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH16 White County over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.