US Bridges

County Road 32 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI N SH 252 · Structure no. 000000000004314

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
259
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 32 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 32 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 259 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 76 by 2007. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 32
CrossesPrairie Creek Seb. Co.
Location0.25 MI N SH 252
RouteCounty Highway 32
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.08181, -94.30406
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic259 (2018)
Projected traffic76 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 32 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 32 over Prairie 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 32 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 259 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 32 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 32 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.