US Bridges

State Highway 10 over Mollies Gap Creek-Seb CO

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 10.91 MI E Greenwood Ark. · Structure no. 0000000000A0426

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 10 over Mollies Gap Creek-Seb CO is a concrete tee beam carrying State Highway 10 over Mollies Gap Creek-Seb CO 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,481 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 10
CrossesMollies Gap Creek-Seb CO
Location10.91 MI E Greenwood Ark.
RouteState Highway 10
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.17726, -94.08269
Functional classRural 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2018)
Projected traffic4,481 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 10 over Mollies Gap Creek-Seb CO built?

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

What condition is State Highway 10 over Mollies Gap 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 10 over Mollies Gap Creek-Seb CO carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 10 over Mollies Gap Creek-Seb CO?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 10 over Mollies Gap Creek-Seb CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.