US Bridges

State Highway 96 over Stream-Sebastian Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI E Hartford Ark · Structure no. 0000000000M1696

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 96 over Stream-Sebastian Co. is a concrete continuous slab carrying State Highway 96 over Stream-Sebastian Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,581 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Highway 96
CrossesStream-Sebastian Co.
Location1.4 MI E Hartford Ark
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates35.03029, -94.33604
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2018)
Projected traffic1,581 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 statusEligible 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 96 over Stream-Sebastian Co. built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 96 over Stream-Sebastian Co. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 96 over Stream-Sebastian Co. carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 96 over Stream-Sebastian Co.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 96 over Stream-Sebastian Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.