US Bridges

State Highway 96 over Vache Grasse Creek

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI N SH 10-1 · Structure no. 000000000006558

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 96 over Vache Grasse Creek is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 96 over Vache Grasse Creek in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,217 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 96
CrossesVache Grasse Creek
Location2.8 MI N SH 10-1
RouteState Highway 96
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.23545, -94.2125
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,217 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Vache Grasse Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 96 over Vache Grasse Creek 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does State Highway 96 over Vache Grasse Creek carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 96 over Vache Grasse Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 96 over Vache Grasse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.