US Bridges

State Highway 45 over James Fork Creek Seb.Co.

Poor

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.40 MI S of Hackett · Structure no. 000000000002449

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
460 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 45 over James Fork Creek Seb.Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 45 over James Fork Creek Seb.Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,690 by 2028. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 45
CrossesJames Fork Creek Seb.Co.
Location1.40 MI S of Hackett
RouteState Highway 45
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.16215, -94.4068
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+10 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic3,690 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$976,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 45 over James Fork Creek Seb.Co. built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 45 over James Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 45 over James Fork Creek Seb.Co. carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 45 over James Fork Creek Seb.Co.?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 45 over James Fork Creek Seb.Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.