US Bridges

State Highway 96 over West Creek-Sebastian Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.2 Mi. East of Hartford · Structure no. 000000000006780

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 96 over West Creek-Sebastian Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 96 over West Creek-Sebastian Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,581 by 2028. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 96
CrossesWest Creek-Sebastian Co.
Location0.2 Mi. East of Hartford
RouteState Highway 96
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.02547, -94.36062
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,581 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 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 96 over West Creek-Sebastian Co. built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 96 over West Creek-Sebastian 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 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 96 over West Creek-Sebastian Co. carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 96 over West Creek-Sebastian Co.?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 96 over West Creek-Sebastian Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.