US Bridges

Rattlesnake Canyon over Gin Creek Br 046

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 2.09 MI North of HWY 10 · Structure no. 000000000023546

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
20 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
182
2018 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Rattlesnake Canyon over Gin Creek Br 046 is a concrete slab carrying Rattlesnake Canyon over Gin Creek Br 046 in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 182 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2032. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 21 ft wide.

CarriesRattlesnake Canyon
CrossesGin Creek Br 046
Location2.09 MI North of HWY 10
RouteState Lands Road 47865
Coordinates35.20001, -94.03367
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length20 ft (6.1 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.4 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic182 (2018)
Projected traffic30 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Rattlesnake Canyon over Gin Creek Br 046 built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rattlesnake Canyon over Gin Creek Br 046 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Rattlesnake Canyon over Gin Creek Br 046 carry?

About 182 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rattlesnake Canyon over Gin Creek Br 046?

The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Rattlesnake Canyon over Gin Creek Br 046?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.