US Bridges

State Highway 252 over Creek Sebastian County

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 9.7 MI East US 71 · Structure no. 0000000000X0937

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 252 over Creek Sebastian County is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 252 over Creek Sebastian County in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 237 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesState Highway 252
CrossesCreek Sebastian County
Location9.7 MI East US 71
RouteState Highway 252
Coordinates35.15794, -94.13917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 Creek Sebastian County built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 252 over Creek Sebastian County in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 252 over Creek Sebastian County carry?

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

How long is State Highway 252 over Creek Sebastian County?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns State Highway 252 over Creek Sebastian County?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.