US Bridges

Mt. Harmony Rd. over Candlewax Creek Seb. Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 2.43MI South of SH 10 · Structure no. 000000000024321

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt. Harmony Rd. over Candlewax Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying Mt. Harmony Rd. over Candlewax Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 560 vehicles a day, projected to reach 675 by 2043. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesMt. Harmony Rd.
CrossesCandlewax Creek Seb. Co.
Location2.43MI South of SH 10
RouteCounty Highway 77
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.1823, -94.23165
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span23 ft (6.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2023)
Projected traffic675 by 2043
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Mt. Harmony Rd. over Candlewax Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt. Harmony Rd. over Candlewax 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Mt. Harmony Rd. over Candlewax Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Mt. Harmony Rd. over Candlewax Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (6.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Mt. Harmony Rd. over Candlewax Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.