US Bridges

Massard Road over SH 549 Sebastian Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI So JCT HWY 255 · Structure no. 000000000007081

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Massard Road over SH 549 Sebastian Co. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Massard Road over SH 549 Sebastian Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,754 by 2007. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesMassard Road
CrossesSH 549 Sebastian Co.
Location2.4 MI So JCT HWY 255
RouteCity Street 36490
Coordinates35.29366, -94.33012
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2018)
Projected traffic2,754 by 2007
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Massard Road over SH 549 Sebastian Co. built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Massard Road over SH 549 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Massard Road over SH 549 Sebastian Co. carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Massard Road over SH 549 Sebastian Co.?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Massard Road over SH 549 Sebastian Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.