US Bridges

West Center Street over Hester Creek-Seb. Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 2.31 MI E of JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000000331

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
14,103
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Center Street over Hester Creek-Seb. Co. is a concrete tee beam carrying West Center Street over Hester Creek-Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 97 years old, older 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 14,103 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,086 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesWest Center Street
CrossesHester Creek-Seb. Co.
Location2.31 MI E of JCT US 71
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates35.21558, -94.26762
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,103 (2018)
Projected traffic21,086 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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$319,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Center Street over Hester Creek-Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is West Center Street over Hester Creek-Seb. Co. 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does West Center Street over Hester Creek-Seb. Co. carry?

About 14,103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is West Center Street over Hester Creek-Seb. Co.?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns West Center Street over Hester Creek-Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.