White County Bridge Report Card
White County scores 82 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
White County, Arkansas
White County has 322 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 21 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.5% is above the 5.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 66,572 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives White County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 82/100 (B). The county has 322 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 21 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 66,572 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 6.5% | 13.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.1% of measured traffic | 3.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.6% | 1.2 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,315,632 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 6.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 5.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 66,572 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in White County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SH 385 White Co. over Corley Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1948 |
| US 67 NB White over Cypress Rel | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,391 | 1969 |
| US 67 SB White over Cane Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,500 | 1973 |
| US 67 White Co. over US 67-sec 12 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,600 | 1973 |
| SH 16 White County over Big Creek Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,400 | 1958 |
| SH 31 White County over Cypress Bayou | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,059 | 1955 |
| SH 31 White County over Cypress Creek Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,700 | 1955 |
| SH 31/white Co. over Cypress Creek Relief | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,700 | 1955 |
| SH 367 White Co. over Cypress CR | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,500 | 1950 |
| SH 157 / White Co. over Ten Mile Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1960 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.