State Highway 45 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.
PoorSebastian County, Arkansas · 2.83 MI N JCT SH 96 & 45 · Structure no. 0000000000M3123
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 69 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,101
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 45 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying State Highway 45 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 1,101 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,977 by 2028. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 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 45 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 45 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 45 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co. carry?
About 1,101 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 45 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.?
The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 45 over Prairie Creek Seb. Co.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.