FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

CR 16 White County

Carrying CR 16 White County over BRANCH

1.1 MI E SH 5, White, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
16 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: CR 16 White County

The CR 16 White County bridge in White, Arkansas carries CR 16 White County over BRANCH. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 9.1 meters (30 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 109 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 16.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How CR 16 White County compares

▼ 8.6
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Arkansas bridges
170
Bridges in White · 6 in Poor condition
CR 16 White County 16.3 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
74.9 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
34.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
16.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1986
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
9.1 m (30 ft)
Owner
County Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
109 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000019792

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether CR 16 White County is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare CR 16 White County against other structures in White and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for CR 16 White County?

CR 16 White County in White, Arkansas on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is CR 16 White County inspected?

CR 16 White County's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 109 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. CR 16 White County is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for CR 16 White County?

CR 16 White County has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining CR 16 White County?

CR 16 White County is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.

How old is CR 16 White County and does age affect safety?

CR 16 White County was built in 1986, making it 40 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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