US Bridges

CO RD 222 Seb. Co. over Little Washburn Creek

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.22MI N Cord 82 Zone a · Structure no. 000000000016840

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
369
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 222 Seb. Co. over Little Washburn Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying CO RD 222 Seb. Co. over Little Washburn Creek 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 369 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2007. The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 222 Seb. Co.
CrossesLittle Washburn Creek
Location0.22MI N Cord 82 Zone a
RouteCounty Highway 222
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.12439, -94.14889
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.7 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic369 (2018)
Projected traffic220 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$233,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 222 Seb. Co. over Little Washburn Creek built?

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

What condition is CO RD 222 Seb. Co. over Little Washburn Creek 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CO RD 222 Seb. Co. over Little Washburn Creek carry?

About 369 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 222 Seb. Co. over Little Washburn Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.7 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 222 Seb. Co. over Little Washburn Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.