US Bridges

State Highway 45 over Cedar Creek - Seb. Co.

FairPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI S JCT HWY 253 · Structure no. 000000000000879

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 45 over Cedar Creek - Seb. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 45 over Cedar Creek - Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,644 by 2028. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 45
CrossesCedar Creek - Seb. Co.
Location0.7 MI S JCT HWY 253
RouteState Highway 45
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25678, -94.42414
Functional classUrban 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
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2018)
Projected traffic7,644 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$268,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 45 over Cedar Creek - Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 45 over Cedar 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 45 over Cedar Creek - Seb. Co. carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 45 over Cedar Creek - Seb. Co.?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 45 over Cedar Creek - Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.