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County Road 47 over Elder Branch-Sebastian

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Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.51 MI W JCT CO RD 44 · Structure no. 000000000023168

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
91
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 47 over Elder Branch-Sebastian is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 47 over Elder Branch-Sebastian 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 91 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 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 47
CrossesElder Branch-Sebastian
Location0.51 MI W JCT CO RD 44
RouteCounty Highway 47
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.18098, -94.36542
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic91 (2018)
Projected traffic198 by 2028
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was County Road 47 over Elder Branch-Sebastian built?

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

What condition is County Road 47 over Elder Branch-Sebastian 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 47 over Elder Branch-Sebastian carry?

About 91 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 47 over Elder Branch-Sebastian?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 47 over Elder Branch-Sebastian?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.