US Bridges

County Road 30 over Old Prairie Creek Seb CO

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.96 W of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000004395

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 30 over Old Prairie Creek Seb CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 30 over Old Prairie Creek Seb CO in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 894 by 2007. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 30
CrossesOld Prairie Creek Seb CO
Location1.96 W of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 30
Coordinates35.09509, -94.29611
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic894 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 30 over Old Prairie Creek Seb CO built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 30 over Old 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 30 over Old Prairie Creek Seb CO carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 30 over Old Prairie Creek Seb CO?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 30 over Old Prairie Creek Seb CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.