US Bridges

State Highway 22-1 over Little Vache CR Seb. Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · NW Edge of Ft. Chaffee · Structure no. 000000000007048

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
111 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 22-1 over Little Vache CR Seb. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 22-1 over Little Vache CR Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,086 by 2028. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Highway 22-1
CrossesLittle Vache CR Seb. Co.
LocationNW Edge of Ft. Chaffee
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.32013, -94.28976
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable 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

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span37 ft (11.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2018)
Projected traffic21,086 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 22-1 over Little Vache CR Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 22-1 over Little Vache CR Seb. 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does State Highway 22-1 over Little Vache CR Seb. Co. carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 22-1 over Little Vache CR Seb. Co.?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 22-1 over Little Vache CR Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.