US Bridges

Grand Ave.Ft Smith over Clayton Branch

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.18 Miles East of I-540 · Structure no. 000000000024034

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
431
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Grand Ave.Ft Smith over Clayton Branch is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Grand Ave.Ft Smith over Clayton Branch in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 431 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,811 by 2007. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 198.8 mi (320 km).

Location

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CarriesGrand Ave.Ft Smith
CrossesClayton Branch
Location0.18 Miles East of I-540
RouteCity Street 0
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.38505, -94.36014
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic431 (2018)
Projected traffic7,811 by 2007
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed198.8 mi (320 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 Grand Ave.Ft Smith over Clayton Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Grand Ave.Ft Smith over Clayton Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Grand Ave.Ft Smith over Clayton Branch carry?

About 431 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Grand Ave.Ft Smith over Clayton Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Grand Ave.Ft Smith over Clayton Branch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.