US Bridges

State Highway 96 over Creek Sebastian Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.95 MI N SH 10-1 · Structure no. 0000000000X0874

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 96 over Creek Sebastian Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 96 over Creek Sebastian Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,085 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 96
CrossesCreek Sebastian Co.
Location0.95 MI N SH 10-1
RouteState Highway 96
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.21576, -94.23215
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic2,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,085 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 96 over Creek Sebastian Co. built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 96 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 96 over Creek Sebastian Co. carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 96 over Creek Sebastian Co.?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns State Highway 96 over Creek Sebastian Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.