US Bridges

SH 22 Seb. Co. over Little Massard Creek

FairPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 5.44 MI E JCT US 71 · Structure no. 0000000000A0351

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,549
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 22 Seb. Co. over Little Massard Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 22 Seb. Co. over Little Massard Creek in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 70 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 22,549 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,358 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 22 Seb. Co.
CrossesLittle Massard Creek
Location5.44 MI E JCT US 71
RouteState Highway 22
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.34703, -94.3381
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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,549 (2018)
Projected traffic26,358 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$768,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 22 Seb. Co. over Little Massard Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is SH 22 Seb. Co. over Little Massard Creek 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SH 22 Seb. Co. over Little Massard Creek carry?

About 22,549 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 22 Seb. Co. over Little Massard Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SH 22 Seb. Co. over Little Massard Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.