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County Road 56 over Bear Creek- Sebastian CO

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Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.31 MI East JCT HWY 71 · Structure no. 000000000022922

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
366
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 56 over Bear Creek- Sebastian CO is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 56 over Bear Creek- Sebastian CO in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 366 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,089 by 2007. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 56
CrossesBear Creek- Sebastian CO
Location0.31 MI East JCT HWY 71
RouteCounty Highway 56
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.24006, -94.32761
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic366 (2018)
Projected traffic2,089 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 56 over Bear Creek- Sebastian CO built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 56 over Bear Creek- Sebastian 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 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 56 over Bear Creek- Sebastian CO carry?

About 366 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 56 over Bear Creek- Sebastian CO?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 56 over Bear Creek- Sebastian CO?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.