US Bridges

State Highway 96 over Coop Creek-Scott Co.

Fair

Scott County, Arkansas · 0.17 MI E. Sebastian CO L · Structure no. 0000000000M1699

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
62 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 96 over Coop Creek-Scott Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying State Highway 96 over Coop Creek-Scott Co. in Scott County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,222 by 2028. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 96
CrossesCoop Creek-Scott Co.
Location0.17 MI E. Sebastian CO L
RouteState Highway 96
CountyScott County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.06117, -94.25007
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,222 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$302,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 96 over Coop Creek-Scott Co. built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 96 over Coop Creek-Scott Co. 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 96 over Coop Creek-Scott Co. carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 96 over Coop Creek-Scott Co.?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 96 over Coop Creek-Scott Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.