US Bridges

Waters RD Seb. Co. over Old Prairie Creek

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.63 Miles S. JCT HWY 252 · Structure no. 000000000023852

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Waters RD Seb. Co. over Old Prairie Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Waters RD Seb. Co. over Old Prairie Creek in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2036. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWaters RD Seb. Co.
CrossesOld Prairie Creek
Location0.63 Miles S. JCT HWY 252
RouteCounty Highway 226
Coordinates35.10459, -94.24439
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2018)
Projected traffic170 by 2036
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

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 Waters RD Seb. Co. over Old Prairie Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Waters RD Seb. Co. over Old Prairie Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does Waters RD Seb. Co. over Old Prairie Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Waters RD Seb. Co. over Old Prairie Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Waters RD Seb. Co. over Old Prairie Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.