US Bridges

State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek-Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI SW JCT SH 10 & 252 · Structure no. 0000000000M3136

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek-Seb. Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek-Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 252
CrossesWashburn Creek-Seb. Co.
Location1.3 MI SW JCT SH 10 & 252
RouteState Highway 252
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.16406, -94.10945
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic237 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 252 over Washburn Creek-Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek-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 252 over Washburn Creek-Seb. Co. carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek-Seb. Co.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek-Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.