US Bridges

Rock Crusher Road over Vache Grasse CR Br 007

Poor

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.73 MI N Ft Smith Blvd · Structure no. 000000000023392

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1984 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Rock Crusher Road over Vache Grasse CR Br 007 is a steel culvert carrying Rock Crusher Road over Vache Grasse CR Br 007 in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2004. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRock Crusher Road
CrossesVache Grasse CR Br 007
Location0.73 MI N Ft Smith Blvd
RouteState Lands Road 49490
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.30569, -94.23658
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1984)
Projected traffic120 by 2004
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

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State 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 Rock Crusher Road over Vache Grasse CR Br 007 built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rock Crusher Road over Vache Grasse CR Br 007 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Rock Crusher Road over Vache Grasse CR Br 007 carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1984 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rock Crusher Road over Vache Grasse CR Br 007?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Rock Crusher Road over Vache Grasse CR Br 007?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.