US Bridges

SH 305 White Co. over Brier Creek

Good

White County, Arkansas · 1.91 MI N JCT SH 16 & 305 · Structure no. 0000000000X1334

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 305 White Co. over Brier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 305 White Co. over Brier Creek in White County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2030. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 305 White Co.
CrossesBrier Creek
Location1.91 MI N JCT SH 16 & 305
RouteState Highway 305
Coordinates35.39435, -91.79411
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2018)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2030
Trucks7%
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 305 White Co. over Brier Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 305 White Co. over Brier 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 305 White Co. over Brier Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 305 White Co. over Brier Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 305 White Co. over Brier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.