US Bridges

State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI SW JCT SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000006598

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 252
CrossesWashburn Creek Seb. Co.
Location0.8 MI SW JCT SH 10
RouteState Highway 252
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.16885, -94.10017
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic237 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Washburn Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 252 over Washburn 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 November 2024.

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

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.