US Bridges

SH 549 over Creek - Sebastian Co.

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.6 Mi. S. of Massard RD · Structure no. 0000000000X1403

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,578
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 549 over Creek - Sebastian Co. is a concrete culvert carrying SH 549 over Creek - Sebastian 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 4,578 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,502 by 2028. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long.

CarriesSH 549
CrossesCreek - Sebastian Co.
Location0.6 Mi. S. of Massard RD
RouteState Highway 549
Coordinates35.28666, -94.33645
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 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 traffic4,578 (2018)
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 over Creek - Sebastian Co. built?

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

What condition is SH 549 over Creek - Sebastian 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 549 over Creek - Sebastian Co. carry?

About 4,578 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH 549 over Creek - Sebastian Co.?

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

Who owns SH 549 over Creek - Sebastian Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.