US Bridges

SH 10 - Sebastian over Debra Creek

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 4.09 MI East of JCT 10S · Structure no. 0000000000M0299

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1973
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,019
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 10 - Sebastian over Debra Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 10 - Sebastian over Debra Creek 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 4,019 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,721 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 10 - Sebastian
CrossesDebra Creek
Location4.09 MI East of JCT 10S
RouteState Highway 10
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.19092, -94.1955
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,019 (2018)
Projected traffic6,721 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 SH 10 - Sebastian over Debra Creek 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 Debra 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 10 - Sebastian over Debra Creek carry?

About 4,019 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 10 - Sebastian over Debra Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 10 - Sebastian over Debra Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.