US Bridges

State Highway 96 over Onion Creek Seb. Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI So SH 252 · Structure no. 0000000000X1627

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
67 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 96 over Onion Creek Seb. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 96 over Onion Creek Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 984 by 2040. The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 96
CrossesOnion Creek Seb. Co.
Location0.2 MI So SH 252
RouteState Highway 96
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.39356, -94.11822
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating74 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length67 ft (20.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic820 (2020)
Projected traffic984 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 96 over Onion Creek Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 96 over Onion Creek Seb. Co. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does State Highway 96 over Onion Creek Seb. Co. carry?

About 820 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 96 over Onion Creek Seb. Co.?

The structure is 67 ft (20.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns State Highway 96 over Onion Creek Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.