US Bridges

County Road 8-D over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI E Old Jenny Lind · Structure no. 000000000004659

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 8-D over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 8-D over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,081 by 2010. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 8-D
CrossesPrairie Creek Seb. Co.
Location0.25 MI E Old Jenny Lind
RouteCounty Highway 8
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25494, -94.2993
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2018)
Projected traffic1,081 by 2010
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 8-D over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 8-D over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does County Road 8-D over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 8-D over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 8-D over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.