US Bridges

State Highway 252 over Cherokee Creek Seb. Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.17 MI W JCT HWY 71-13 · Structure no. 000000000006420

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
367 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
799
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 252 over Cherokee Creek Seb. Co. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 252 over Cherokee Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 799 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 659 by 2027. The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesState Highway 252
CrossesCherokee Creek Seb. Co.
Location0.17 MI W JCT HWY 71-13
RouteState Highway 252
Coordinates35.08048, -94.26744
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length367 ft (111.9 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic799 (2018)
Projected traffic659 by 2027
Trucks11%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 252 over Cherokee Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 252 over Cherokee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does State Highway 252 over Cherokee Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 799 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 252 over Cherokee Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 367 ft (111.9 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 252 over Cherokee Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.