US Bridges

SH 252 - Sec 4 over Doctors Creek Seb. Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 3.75 Mi. N. SH 22-1 · Structure no. 000000000006197

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
152 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 252 - Sec 4 over Doctors Creek Seb. Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 252 - Sec 4 over Doctors Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 252 - Sec 4
CrossesDoctors Creek Seb. Co.
Location3.75 Mi. N. SH 22-1
RouteState Highway 252
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.33787, -94.09279
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2018)
Projected traffic540 by 2028
Trucks13%
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 SH 252 - Sec 4 over Doctors Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 252 - Sec 4 over Doctors Creek Seb. Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 252 - Sec 4 over Doctors Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SH 252 - Sec 4 over Doctors Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 252 - Sec 4 over Doctors Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.