US Bridges

SH 549 Seb. Co. over Little Vache Grasse

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · Under Rye Hill RD Ovps · Structure no. 0000000000X1402

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
117
2008 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 549 Seb. Co. over Little Vache Grasse is a concrete culvert carrying SH 549 Seb. Co. over Little Vache Grasse 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 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 117 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,502 by 2028. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSH 549 Seb. Co.
CrossesLittle Vache Grasse
LocationUnder Rye Hill RD Ovps
RouteState Highway 549
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.27633, -94.34669
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior 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 length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic117 (2008)
Projected traffic37,502 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 SH 549 Seb. Co. over Little Vache Grasse built?

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

What condition is SH 549 Seb. Co. over Little 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 December 2024.

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

About 117 vehicles per day (2008 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

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

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.9 m).

Who owns SH 549 Seb. Co. over Little Vache Grasse?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.