US Bridges

State Highway 96 over Big Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.7 MI E SH 255 · Structure no. 000000000006114

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
174 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,103
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 96 over Big Creek Seb. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 96 over Big Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 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 2,103 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,163 by 2028. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 96
CrossesBig Creek Seb. Co.
Location1.7 MI E SH 255
RouteState Highway 96
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.33463, -94.14175
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 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 typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,103 (2018)
Projected traffic3,163 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 State Highway 96 over Big Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 96 over Big 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 96 over Big Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 2,103 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 96 over Big Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 96 over Big Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.