US Bridges

State Line Road over Rabbit Creek Ft Smith

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI S Cavanaugh RD · Structure no. 000000000019469

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,295
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Line Road over Rabbit Creek Ft Smith is a concrete slab carrying State Line Road over Rabbit Creek Ft Smith in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,295 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,896 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Line Road
CrossesRabbit Creek Ft Smith
Location0.1 MI S Cavanaugh RD
RouteCity Street 55270
Coordinates35.31122, -94.43427
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,295 (2018)
Projected traffic1,896 by 2007
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 State Line Road over Rabbit Creek Ft Smith built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Line Road over Rabbit Creek Ft Smith in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does State Line Road over Rabbit Creek Ft Smith carry?

About 2,295 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Line Road over Rabbit Creek Ft Smith?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns State Line Road over Rabbit Creek Ft Smith?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.