State Highway 96 over Mill Creek
PoorSebastian County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI W Franklin CO L · Structure no. 0000000000M1715
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 96 over Mill Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying State Highway 96 over Mill Creek in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 303 by 2028. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 96 over Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 96 over Mill Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 96 over Mill Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 96 over Mill Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 96 over Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.