US Bridges

SH 549 Seb. Co. over Branch Ltl Vache Grasse

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.15 MI S SH 22 · Structure no. 0000000000X1297

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,096
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 549 Seb. Co. over Branch Ltl Vache Grasse is a concrete culvert carrying SH 549 Seb. Co. over Branch Ltl Vache Grasse in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 3,096 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,666 by 2025. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 549 Seb. Co.
CrossesBranch Ltl Vache Grasse
Location0.15 MI S SH 22
RouteState Highway 549
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.3205, -94.29591
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,096 (2017)
Projected traffic25,666 by 2025
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 549 Seb. Co. over Branch Ltl Vache Grasse built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 549 Seb. Co. over Branch Ltl Vache Grasse 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 2025.

How much traffic does SH 549 Seb. Co. over Branch Ltl Vache Grasse carry?

About 3,096 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 549 Seb. Co. over Branch Ltl Vache Grasse?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.2 m).

Who owns SH 549 Seb. Co. over Branch Ltl Vache Grasse?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.