US Bridges

State Highway 252 over James Fork Creek Seb Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI E SH 45 · Structure no. 000000000006468

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
277 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 252 over James Fork Creek Seb Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 252 over James Fork Creek Seb Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 490 by 2038. The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 252
CrossesJames Fork Creek Seb Co.
Location0.25 MI E SH 45
RouteState Highway 252
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.07408, -94.33977
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length277 ft (84.4 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2018)
Projected traffic490 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 252 over James Fork Creek Seb Co. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 252 over James Fork 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 May 2023.

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

About 440 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 277 ft (84.4 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 252 over James Fork Creek Seb Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.