US Bridges

Ward Ave over Little Vache Grasse CR

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.13 MI SE JCT Taylor Ave · Structure no. 000000000023967

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
83 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
196
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ward Ave over Little Vache Grasse CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ward Ave over Little Vache Grasse CR in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 196 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2037. The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWard Ave
CrossesLittle Vache Grasse CR
Location0.13 MI SE JCT Taylor Ave
RouteCity Street 60710
Coordinates35.30804, -94.2953
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length83 ft (25.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic196 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Ward Ave over Little Vache Grasse CR built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ward Ave over Little Vache Grasse CR 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 Ward Ave over Little Vache Grasse CR carry?

About 196 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ward Ave over Little Vache Grasse CR?

The structure is 83 ft (25.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Ward Ave over Little Vache Grasse CR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.