US Bridges

West Center Street over Heartsill Creek-Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI E of JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000000332

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West Center Street over Heartsill Creek-Seb. Co. is a concrete tee beam carrying West Center Street over Heartsill 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 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWest Center Street
CrossesHeartsill Creek-Seb. Co.
Location1.3 MI E of JCT US 71
RouteCity Street 0
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.22293, -94.28302
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic19,000 by 2038
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$302,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was West Center Street over Heartsill 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 Heartsill Creek-Seb. 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 December 2023.

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

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.