US Bridges

SH 45 over Wells Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 5.21 MI SW JCT US 71 · Structure no. 0000000000X0252

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 45 over Wells Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying SH 45 over Wells Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,644 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 45
CrossesWells Creek Seb. Co.
Location5.21 MI SW JCT US 71
RouteState Highway 45
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.24286, -94.42233
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic7,644 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 SH 45 over Wells Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 45 over Wells 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 45 over Wells Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 45 over Wells Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 45 over Wells Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.