US Bridges

County Road 5 over West Creek Seb. Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI So. Jct. SH 96 · Structure no. 000000000022969

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
478
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 5 over West Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying County Road 5 over West Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 478 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 593 by 2026. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 5
CrossesWest Creek Seb. Co.
Location0.5 MI So. Jct. SH 96
RouteCounty Highway 5
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.01598, -94.39384
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic478 (2018)
Projected traffic593 by 2026
Trucks10%
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 5 over West Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 5 over West 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 5 over West Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 478 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is County Road 5 over West Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 5 over West Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.