US Bridges

Vineyard Creek RD over Vineyard Branch-Seb. Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI East of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000024153

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
44
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vineyard Creek RD over Vineyard Branch-Seb. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Vineyard Creek RD over Vineyard Branch-Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 44 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 250 by 2034. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesVineyard Creek RD
CrossesVineyard Branch-Seb. Co.
Location0.25 MI East of US 71
RouteCounty Highway 42
Coordinates35.17995, -94.28191
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44 (2018)
Projected traffic250 by 2034
Trucks3%
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 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 Vineyard Creek RD over Vineyard Branch-Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vineyard Creek RD over Vineyard Branch-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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Vineyard Creek RD over Vineyard Branch-Seb. Co. carry?

About 44 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Vineyard Creek RD over Vineyard Branch-Seb. Co.?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Vineyard Creek RD over Vineyard Branch-Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.