US Bridges

County Road 90 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.

FairPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.2MI No Cord 57 · Structure no. 000000000016829

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 90 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 90 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 480 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 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 90
CrossesPrairie Creek Seb. Co.
Location0.2MI No Cord 57
RouteCounty Highway 90
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.25042, -94.3338
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.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2018)
Projected traffic600 by 2038
Trucks2%
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$236,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 90 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 90 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 90 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is County Road 90 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 90 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.