US Bridges

State Highway 45 over Hackett Creek-Seb. Co.

PoorPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.15 M N of Hackett · Structure no. 000000000002224

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,920
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 45 over Hackett Creek-Seb. Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 45 over Hackett Creek-Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 4,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,140 by 2028. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 45
CrossesHackett Creek-Seb. Co.
Location0.15 M N of Hackett
RouteState Highway 45
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.19314, -94.41434
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,920 (2018)
Projected traffic5,140 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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$363,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 45 over Hackett Creek-Seb. Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 45 over Hackett Creek-Seb. Co. carry?

About 4,920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.