US Bridges

County Road 78-SEB over Vache Grasse Creek

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.06 MI SW JCT CO RD 77 · Structure no. 000000000023326

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
548
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 78-SEB over Vache Grasse Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 78-SEB over Vache Grasse Creek in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 548 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2029. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 78-SEB
CrossesVache Grasse Creek
Location0.06 MI SW JCT CO RD 77
RouteCounty Highway 78
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.16279, -94.19263
Functional classRural 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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic548 (2018)
Projected traffic35 by 2029
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 78-SEB over Vache Grasse Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 78-SEB over Vache Grasse Creek 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 County Road 78-SEB over Vache Grasse Creek carry?

About 548 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 78-SEB over Vache Grasse Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 78-SEB over Vache Grasse Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.