US Bridges

County Road 17 over Rabbit Run Branch-Seb CO

FairPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI No SH 96 · Structure no. 000000000016773

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
95
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 17 over Rabbit Run Branch-Seb CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 17 over Rabbit Run Branch-Seb CO in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 95 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2007. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCounty Road 17
CrossesRabbit Run Branch-Seb CO
Location0.2 MI No SH 96
RouteCounty Highway 17
Coordinates35.03646, -94.32123
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic95 (2018)
Projected traffic42 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$25,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 17 over Rabbit Run Branch-Seb CO built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 17 over Rabbit Run 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 17 over Rabbit Run Branch-Seb CO carry?

About 95 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 17 over Rabbit Run Branch-Seb CO?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 17 over Rabbit Run Branch-Seb CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.