US Bridges

Co.Rd. 39 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI SE JCT HWY 252 · Structure no. 000000000022779

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
50 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co.Rd. 39 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Co.Rd. 39 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2007. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCo.Rd. 39
CrossesPrairie Creek Seb. Co.
Location0.4 MI SE JCT HWY 252
RouteCounty Highway 39
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.11038, -94.22137
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2018)
Projected traffic145 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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. 39 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co.Rd. 39 over Prairie 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Co.Rd. 39 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Co.Rd. 39 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Co.Rd. 39 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.