US Bridges

State Highway 96 over Flat Rock Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 8.10 MI N SH 10-1 · Structure no. 000000000006559

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 96 over Flat Rock Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete tee beam carrying State Highway 96 over Flat Rock Creek Seb. Co. 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 140 ft (42.7 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
CrossesFlat Rock Creek Seb. Co.
Location8.10 MI N SH 10-1
RouteState Highway 96
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.3074, -94.20072
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 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 Flat Rock Creek Seb. Co. built?

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

What condition is State Highway 96 over Flat Rock 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 December 2024.

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

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

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

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 96 over Flat Rock Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.