US Bridges

CO.RD.243 over Wright Creek Seb. Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.48 MI N of RTE 4 · Structure no. 000000000022471

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
64
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO.RD.243 over Wright Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying CO.RD.243 over Wright Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 64 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2007. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCO.RD.243
CrossesWright Creek Seb. Co.
Location0.48 MI N of RTE 4
RouteCounty Highway 243
Coordinates34.99667, -94.40587
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic64 (2018)
Projected traffic37 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 CO.RD.243 over Wright Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO.RD.243 over Wright Creek Seb. Co. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does CO.RD.243 over Wright Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 64 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO.RD.243 over Wright Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns CO.RD.243 over Wright Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.