US Bridges

County Road 37 over Mackenay Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.1MI E SH253 · Structure no. 000000000016790

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
46 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
291
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 37 over Mackenay Creek Seb. Co. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 37 over Mackenay Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1962, 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.

It carries about 291 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 101 by 2007. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCounty Road 37
CrossesMackenay Creek Seb. Co.
Location0.1MI E SH253
RouteCounty Highway 37
Coordinates35.14333, -94.33205
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic291 (2018)
Projected traffic101 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 37 over Mackenay Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is County Road 37 over Mackenay 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 37 over Mackenay Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 291 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 37 over Mackenay Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 37 over Mackenay Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.