US Bridges

County Road 23 over Cain Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 2.02 MI SW SH 45 · Structure no. 000000000019856

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
322
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Cain Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete continuous slab carrying County Road 23 over Cain Creek 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 322 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 132 by 2007. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 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 23
CrossesCain Creek Seb. Co.
Location2.02 MI SW SH 45
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.14086, -94.42931
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic322 (2018)
Projected traffic132 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$219,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 23 over Cain Creek Seb. Co. built?

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

What condition is County Road 23 over Cain 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 23 over Cain Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 322 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 23 over Cain Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 23 over Cain Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.