US Bridges

SH 253 Seb. Co. over James Fork Creek

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.55 MI No of JCT SH 45 · Structure no. 000000000005595

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
262 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 253 Seb. Co. over James Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 253 Seb. Co. over James Fork Creek in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,305 by 2028. The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSH 253 Seb. Co.
CrossesJames Fork Creek
Location0.55 MI No of JCT SH 45
RouteState Highway 253
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.09955, -94.35025
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length262 ft (79.9 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2018)
Projected traffic1,305 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 SH 253 Seb. Co. over James Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 253 Seb. Co. over James Fork Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 253 Seb. Co. over James Fork Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 253 Seb. Co. over James Fork Creek?

The structure is 262 ft (79.9 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 253 Seb. Co. over James Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.