US Bridges

State Highway 253 over Mackenay Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 3.40 MI S JCT SH 10 · Structure no. 0000000000X0355

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,305
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 253 over Mackenay Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 253 over Mackenay Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,305 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,581 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 253
CrossesMackenay Creek Seb. Co.
Location3.40 MI S JCT SH 10
RouteState Highway 253
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.15825, -94.34007
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,305 (2018)
Projected traffic1,581 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 253 over Mackenay Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 253 over Mackenay 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 253 over Mackenay Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 1,305 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 253 over Mackenay Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns State Highway 253 over Mackenay Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.