US Bridges

State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek-Seb. Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.41 Mi. South of SH 10 · Structure no. 0000000000X1399

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek-Seb. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek-Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 350 by 2030. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 252
CrossesWashburn Creek-Seb. Co.
Location0.41 Mi. South of SH 10
RouteState Highway 252
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.17384, -94.1013
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic350 by 2030
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Washburn Creek-Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek-Seb. Co. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek-Seb. Co. carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek-Seb. Co.?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns State Highway 252 over Washburn Creek-Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.