US Bridges

State Highway 22 over Massard Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.35 MI SE Massard Ark. · Structure no. 0000000000A0350

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 22 over Massard Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete tee beam carrying State Highway 22 over Massard Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 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 19,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,358 by 2028. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 22
CrossesMassard Creek Seb. Co.
Location1.35 MI SE Massard Ark.
RouteState Highway 22
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.34258, -94.32429
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,000 (2018)
Projected traffic26,358 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 State Highway 22 over Massard Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is State Highway 22 over Massard Creek Seb. Co. 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 22 over Massard Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 19,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 22 over Massard Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 22 over Massard Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.