US Bridges

State Highway 255 over Mill Creek

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.54 So of US 64 · Structure no. 000000000005662

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 255 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 255 over Mill Creek in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,327 by 2027. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 255
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.54 So of US 64
RouteState Highway 255
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.3678, -94.42605
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic23,327 by 2027
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$861,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 255 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 255 over Mill 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does State Highway 255 over Mill Creek carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 255 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 255 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.