US Bridges

County Road 4 over Briar Patch Creek Seb CO

FairPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 2.04 W Co.Rd 9 · Structure no. 000000000016764

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

About this bridge

County Road 4 over Briar Patch Creek Seb CO is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 4 over Briar Patch Creek 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 239 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 4
CrossesBriar Patch Creek Seb CO
Location2.04 W Co.Rd 9
RouteCounty Highway 4
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.99, -94.40352
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating24 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 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 County Road 4 over Briar Patch Creek Seb CO built?

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

What condition is County Road 4 over Briar Patch Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 4 over Briar Patch Creek Seb CO carry?

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

How long is County Road 4 over Briar Patch Creek Seb CO?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 4 over Briar Patch Creek Seb CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.