US Bridges

South Boundary RD over Creek-Ft. Chaffee Br 013

FairPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.9 MI E JCT HWY 96 · Structure no. 000000000023541

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

About this bridge

South Boundary RD over Creek-Ft. Chaffee Br 013 is a concrete slab carrying South Boundary RD over Creek-Ft. Chaffee Br 013 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 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSouth Boundary RD
CrossesCreek-Ft. Chaffee Br 013
Location0.9 MI E JCT HWY 96
RouteState Lands Road 6210
Coordinates35.24189, -94.19702
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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-Ft. Chaffee Br 013 built?

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

What condition is South Boundary RD over Creek-Ft. Chaffee Br 013 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-Ft. Chaffee Br 013 carry?

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

How long is South Boundary RD over Creek-Ft. Chaffee Br 013?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns South Boundary RD over Creek-Ft. Chaffee Br 013?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.