US Bridges

County Road 57 over Bear Creek - Seb. Co.

FairPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.5MI E of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000016807

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 57 over Bear Creek - Seb. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 57 over Bear Creek - Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1964, 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2038. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 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 57
CrossesBear Creek - Seb. Co.
Location1.5MI E of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 57
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25141, -94.32171
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2018)
Projected traffic500 by 2038
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 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 57 over Bear Creek - Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is County Road 57 over Bear 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 57 over Bear Creek - Seb. Co. carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 57 over Bear Creek - Seb. Co.?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 57 over Bear Creek - Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.