US Bridges

CO RD 4 - Zone G over Bearhead Branch Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.01 MI E CO RD 1 · Structure no. 000000000016762

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
239
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 4 - Zone G over Bearhead Branch Seb. Co. is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO RD 4 - Zone G over Bearhead Branch Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 years old, older 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 239 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2007. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 4 - Zone G
CrossesBearhead Branch Seb. Co.
Location0.01 MI E CO RD 1
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.99058, -94.42333
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic239 (2018)
Projected traffic36 by 2007
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 4 - Zone G over Bearhead Branch Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 4 - Zone G over Bearhead Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 4 - Zone G over Bearhead Branch Seb. Co. carry?

About 239 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 4 - Zone G over Bearhead Branch Seb. Co.?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 4 - Zone G over Bearhead Branch Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.