US Bridges

State Highway 22 over Big Vache Grasse Creek

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.99 MI E of Central City · Structure no. 000000000007154

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
352 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 22 over Big Vache Grasse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 22 over Big Vache Grasse Creek 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2038. The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Highway 22
CrossesBig Vache Grasse Creek
Location1.99 MI E of Central City
RouteState Highway 22
Coordinates35.31758, -94.21634
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length352 ft (107.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2038
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
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 over Big Vache Grasse Creek built?

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

What condition is State Highway 22 over Big Vache Grasse Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 22 over Big Vache Grasse Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 22 over Big Vache Grasse Creek?

The structure is 352 ft (107.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 22 over Big Vache Grasse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.