US Bridges

County Road 23 over Riddle Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI S of SH 252 · Structure no. 000000000022388

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
626
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 23 over Riddle Creek Seb. Co. is a steel culvert carrying County Road 23 over Riddle Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 626 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 57 by 2007. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 23
CrossesRiddle Creek Seb. Co.
Location1.6 MI S of SH 252
RouteCounty Highway 23
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.08797, -94.43481
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckSteel plate
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic626 (2018)
Projected traffic57 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 23 over Riddle Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 23 over Riddle 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 Riddle Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 626 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

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

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.