US Bridges

County Road 215 over Vache Grasse Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.46 MI No JCT 78 · Structure no. 000000000016838

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
74 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
24
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 215 over Vache Grasse Seb. Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 215 over Vache Grasse 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.

It carries about 24 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2007. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 215
CrossesVache Grasse Seb. Co.
Location0.46 MI No JCT 78
RouteCounty Highway 215
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.16834, -94.21866
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.
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 inspectionJune 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24 (2018)
Projected traffic36 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 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 215 over Vache Grasse Seb. Co. built?

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

What condition is County Road 215 over Vache Grasse 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 215 over Vache Grasse Seb. Co. carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 215 over Vache Grasse Seb. Co.?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 215 over Vache Grasse Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.