US Bridges

Ar Hwy. 96 over Bell Point Creek

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.45 MI N JCT HWY 22 · Structure no. 0000000000X1626

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar Hwy. 96 over Bell Point Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Ar Hwy. 96 over Bell Point Creek in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 2,750 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAr Hwy. 96
CrossesBell Point Creek
Location0.45 MI N JCT HWY 22
RouteState Highway 96
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.31833, -94.1957
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMarch 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,750 (2020)
Projected traffic3,800 by 2040
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ar Hwy. 96 over Bell Point Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar Hwy. 96 over Bell Point Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Ar Hwy. 96 over Bell Point Creek carry?

About 2,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Ar Hwy. 96 over Bell Point Creek?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ar Hwy. 96 over Bell Point Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.