US Bridges

CO RD 16 Sebastian over James Fork

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.03 MI E SH 45 · Structure no. 000000000021280

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Other
Steel
Length
123 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
174
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 16 Sebastian over James Fork is a steel other carrying CO RD 16 Sebastian over James Fork in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 174 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 91 by 2007. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 16 Sebastian
CrossesJames Fork
Location1.03 MI E SH 45
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.04911, -94.33449
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic174 (2018)
Projected traffic91 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$349,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CO RD 16 Sebastian over James Fork built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 16 Sebastian over James Fork 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 16 Sebastian over James Fork carry?

About 174 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 16 Sebastian over James Fork?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns CO RD 16 Sebastian over James Fork?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.