US Bridges

County Road 12 over Cherokee Creek - Seb. CO

FairPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.4 M So SH 96 · Structure no. 000000000016772

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1966
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Cherokee Creek - Seb. CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 12 over Cherokee Creek - Seb. CO in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1966, 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesCherokee Creek - Seb. CO
Location0.4 M So SH 96
RouteCounty Highway 12
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.04846, -94.27226
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic103 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 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 County Road 12 over Cherokee Creek - Seb. CO built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.

What condition is County Road 12 over Cherokee 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over Cherokee Creek - Seb. CO carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over Cherokee Creek - Seb. CO?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Cherokee Creek - Seb. CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.