US Bridges

State Highway 255 over Massard Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 3.7 MI E of JCT US 71 · Structure no. 000000000005412

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 255 over Massard Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Highway 255 over Massard Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 18,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,768 by 2028. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 255
CrossesMassard Creek Seb. Co.
Location3.7 MI E of JCT US 71
RouteState Highway 255
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.32458, -94.34552
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,000 (2018)
Projected traffic19,768 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 255 over Massard Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 255 over Massard 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does State Highway 255 over Massard Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 18,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 255 over Massard Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 255 over Massard Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.