US Bridges

Co. Rd. 23 Seb. CO over Hog Wallow Creek

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 3.45MI No SH96 · Structure no. 000000000016780

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 23 Seb. CO over Hog Wallow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Co. Rd. 23 Seb. CO over Hog Wallow Creek 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2007. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. Rd. 23 Seb. CO
CrossesHog Wallow Creek
Location3.45MI No SH96
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.06419, -94.43298
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2018)
Projected traffic57 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 23 Seb. CO over Hog Wallow Creek built?

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

What condition is Co. Rd. 23 Seb. CO over Hog Wallow Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 23 Seb. CO over Hog Wallow Creek carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 23 Seb. CO over Hog Wallow Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 23 Seb. CO over Hog Wallow Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.