US Bridges

South Boundary RD over Creek/Br 011 Ft. Chaffee

FairPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.98 MI W JCT HWY 96 · Structure no. 000000000023537

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
1984 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

South Boundary RD over Creek/Br 011 Ft. Chaffee is a concrete channel beam carrying South Boundary RD over Creek/Br 011 Ft. Chaffee in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2004. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Boundary RD
CrossesCreek/Br 011 Ft. Chaffee
Location0.98 MI W JCT HWY 96
RouteState Lands Road 6210
Coordinates35.23716, -94.22873
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was South Boundary RD over Creek/Br 011 Ft. Chaffee built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is South Boundary RD over Creek/Br 011 Ft. Chaffee 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does South Boundary RD over Creek/Br 011 Ft. Chaffee carry?

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

How long is South Boundary RD over Creek/Br 011 Ft. Chaffee?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns South Boundary RD over Creek/Br 011 Ft. Chaffee?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.