US Bridges

State Highway 22 over Big Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.10 MI E of Bloomer Ark · Structure no. 000000000000348

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
256 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 22 over Big Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete arch - deck carrying State Highway 22 over Big Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1958, 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 5 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 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,884 by 2028. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 22
CrossesBig Creek Seb. Co.
Location0.10 MI E of Bloomer Ark
RouteState Highway 22
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.2929, -94.13328
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+5 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,700 (2018)
Projected traffic9,884 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 22 over Big Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is State Highway 22 over Big 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 22 over Big Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 7,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 22 over Big Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 22 over Big Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.