US Bridges

County Road 26 over Emert Branch Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.4MI So SH 252 · Structure no. 000000000018971

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
546
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 26 over Emert Branch Seb. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 26 over Emert Branch Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 65 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 546 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 445 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 26
CrossesEmert Branch Seb. Co.
Location0.4MI So SH 252
RouteCounty Highway 26
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.10294, -94.39429
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 10
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic546 (2018)
Projected traffic445 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 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 26 over Emert Branch Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is County Road 26 over Emert Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 26 over Emert Branch Seb. Co. carry?

About 546 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 26 over Emert Branch Seb. Co.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 26 over Emert Branch Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.