US Bridges

Co. RD - Seb Co. over Little Vache Grasse Cr.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.5 East of SH 59-7 · Structure no. 000000000022475

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. RD - Seb Co. over Little Vache Grasse Cr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Co. RD - Seb Co. over Little Vache Grasse Cr. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 9 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 33 by 2033. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCo. RD - Seb Co.
CrossesLittle Vache Grasse Cr.
Location0.5 East of SH 59-7
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.31958, -94.28783
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9 (2014)
Projected traffic33 by 2033
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$697,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. RD - Seb Co. over Little Vache Grasse Cr. built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. RD - Seb Co. over Little Vache Grasse Cr. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Co. RD - Seb Co. over Little Vache Grasse Cr. carry?

About 9 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co. RD - Seb Co. over Little Vache Grasse Cr.?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Co. RD - Seb Co. over Little Vache Grasse Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.