US Bridges

State Highway 96 over West Creek-Sebastian Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 3.52 MI NE Oklahoma ST Li · Structure no. 000000000003917

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
630
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 96 over West Creek-Sebastian Co. is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 96 over West Creek-Sebastian Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 630 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,318 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 96
CrossesWest Creek-Sebastian Co.
Location3.52 MI NE Oklahoma ST Li
RouteState Highway 96
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.02227, -94.39411
Functional classRural Major 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
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic630 (2018)
Projected traffic1,318 by 2028
Trucks22%
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 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 96 over West Creek-Sebastian Co. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 96 over West Creek-Sebastian 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 96 over West Creek-Sebastian Co. carry?

About 630 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 96 over West Creek-Sebastian Co.?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 96 over West Creek-Sebastian Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.