US Bridges

State Highway 96 over Doctors Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.45 MI West SH 217 JCT · Structure no. 000000000006116

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
142 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
970
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 96 over Doctors Creek Seb. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 96 over Doctors 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 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 970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,450 by 2028. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 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
CrossesDoctors Creek Seb. Co.
Location0.45 MI West SH 217 JCT
RouteState Highway 96
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.36445, -94.12092
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic970 (2018)
Projected traffic1,450 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 Doctors Creek Seb. Co. built?

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

What condition is State Highway 96 over Doctors 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 April 2022.

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

About 970 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.