US Bridges

SH 10 - Sebastian over Vache Grasse

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI E JCT SH 10 Sec 0 · Structure no. 0000000000A0425

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,532
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 - Sebastian over Vache Grasse is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 10 - Sebastian over Vache Grasse in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1973, 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 11,532 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2038. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 10 - Sebastian
CrossesVache Grasse
Location0.8 MI E JCT SH 10 Sec 0
RouteState Highway 10
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.21052, -94.24716
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,532 (2018)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2038
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 10 - Sebastian over Vache Grasse built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.

What condition is SH 10 - Sebastian over Vache Grasse 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 10 - Sebastian over Vache Grasse carry?

About 11,532 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 - Sebastian over Vache Grasse?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SH 10 - Sebastian over Vache Grasse?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.