US Bridges

CO RD 218 - a over Dickson Branch Seb. Co.

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Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.16 MI N SH 252 · Structure no. 000000000023472

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CO RD 218 - a over Dickson Branch Seb. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying CO RD 218 - a over Dickson Branch Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 24 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 42 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCO RD 218 - a
CrossesDickson Branch Seb. Co.
Location0.16 MI N SH 252
RouteCounty Highway 218
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.12509, -94.22135
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable 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 traffic24 (2018)
Projected traffic42 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 CO RD 218 - a over Dickson Branch Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is CO RD 218 - a over Dickson Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CO RD 218 - a over Dickson Branch Seb. Co. carry?

About 24 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CO RD 218 - a over Dickson Branch Seb. Co.?

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 CO RD 218 - a over Dickson Branch Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.