US Bridges

County Road 56 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.88 MI E HWY 71 · Structure no. 000000000016805

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 56 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete slab carrying County Road 56 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,089 by 2007. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 56
CrossesPrairie Creek Seb. Co.
Location1.88 MI E HWY 71
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25227, -94.31012
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,089 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 56 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 56 over Prairie 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 56 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 56 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 56 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.