US Bridges

State Highway 45 over Creek Sebastian Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 4.81 MI N JCT SH 96 & 45 · Structure no. 0000000000M0905

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 45 over Creek Sebastian Co. is a masonry culvert carrying State Highway 45 over Creek Sebastian Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,240 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 45
CrossesCreek Sebastian Co.
Location4.81 MI N JCT SH 96 & 45
RouteState Highway 45
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.084, -94.34791
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 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
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2018)
Projected traffic2,240 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 45 over Creek Sebastian Co. built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 45 over Creek Sebastian 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 45 over Creek Sebastian Co. carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 45 over Creek Sebastian Co.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns State Highway 45 over Creek Sebastian Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.