US Bridges

County Road 12 over Cherokee Creek- Seb Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.60 MI E. of CR 6 · Structure no. 000000000023789

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 12 over Cherokee Creek- Seb Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 12 over Cherokee Creek- Seb Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2007. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCounty Road 12
CrossesCherokee Creek- Seb Co.
Location0.60 MI E. of CR 6
RouteCounty Highway 12
Coordinates35.02297, -94.28312
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2018)
Projected traffic103 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway 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 County Road 12 over Cherokee Creek- Seb Co. built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 12 over Cherokee Creek- 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does County Road 12 over Cherokee Creek- Seb Co. carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 12 over Cherokee Creek- Seb Co.?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 12 over Cherokee Creek- Seb Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.