US Bridges

County Road 312 over Bear Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI N of CR 312 & 56 · Structure no. 000000000016844

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
886
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 312 over Bear Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete tee beam carrying County Road 312 over Bear Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 6 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 886 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,566 by 2007. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 312
CrossesBear Creek Seb. Co.
Location0.1 MI N of CR 312 & 56
RouteCounty Highway 312
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.24129, -94.327
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic886 (2018)
Projected traffic1,566 by 2007
Trucks40%
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 statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$239,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 312 over Bear Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 312 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 312 over Bear Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 886 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is County Road 312 over Bear Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 312 over Bear Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.