US Bridges

County Road 37 over Coondog Branch Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.12 W US HWY 71 · Structure no. 000000000016789

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 37 over Coondog Branch Seb. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 37 over Coondog 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 297 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 37
CrossesCoondog Branch Seb. Co.
Location1.12 W US HWY 71
RouteCounty Highway 37
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.13537, -94.28371
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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2018)
Projected traffic297 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$210,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 37 over Coondog Branch Seb. Co. built?

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

What condition is County Road 37 over Coondog 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 37 over Coondog Branch Seb. Co. carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 37 over Coondog Branch Seb. Co.?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 37 over Coondog Branch Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.