US Bridges

State Highway 217 over Creek-Sebastian Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI W of Franklin CO L · Structure no. 0000000000X0088

Built
1939
86 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Other
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 217 over Creek-Sebastian Co. is a other culvert carrying State Highway 217 over Creek-Sebastian Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 86 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 343 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 217
CrossesCreek-Sebastian Co.
Location0.4 MI W of Franklin CO L
RouteState Highway 217
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.39275, -94.08207
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialOther
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2018)
Projected traffic343 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 217 over Creek-Sebastian Co. built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is State Highway 217 over Creek-Sebastian 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 217 over Creek-Sebastian Co. carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 217 over Creek-Sebastian Co.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns State Highway 217 over Creek-Sebastian Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.