US Bridges

State Highway 96 over James Fork-Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI E Hartford Ark · Structure no. 0000000000M1697

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 96 over James Fork-Seb. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying State Highway 96 over James Fork-Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,581 by 2028. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 96
CrossesJames Fork-Seb. Co.
Location2.4 MI E Hartford Ark
RouteState Highway 96
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.03295, -94.32209
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 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 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 96 over James Fork-Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 96 over James Fork-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 March 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 96 over James Fork-Seb. Co. carry?

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

How long is State Highway 96 over James Fork-Seb. Co.?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 96 over James Fork-Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.