US Bridges

State Highway 253 over Cedar Creek-Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.6 MI S of JCT 271&540 · Structure no. 0000000000X1025

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 253 over Cedar Creek-Seb. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 253 over Cedar Creek-Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,815 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 253
CrossesCedar Creek-Seb. Co.
Location1.6 MI S of JCT 271&540
RouteState Highway 253
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.27395, -94.42864
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width110 ft (33.5 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2018)
Projected traffic15,815 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cedar Creek-Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 253 over Cedar 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 January 2024.

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

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

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

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 253 over Cedar Creek-Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.