US Bridges

Ar HWY 96 over Smith Branch-Seb. Co.

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Sebastian County, Arkansas · JCT SH 252 & 96 · Structure no. 0000000000X1628

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
820
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ar HWY 96 over Smith Branch-Seb. Co. is a concrete culvert carrying Ar HWY 96 over Smith Branch-Seb. Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 820 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 228 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAr HWY 96
CrossesSmith Branch-Seb. Co.
LocationJCT SH 252 & 96
RouteState Highway 96
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.39688, -94.11953
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length50 ft (15.3 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 traffic820 (2020)
Projected traffic228 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 Ar HWY 96 over Smith Branch-Seb. Co. built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ar HWY 96 over Smith Branch-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 Ar HWY 96 over Smith Branch-Seb. Co. carry?

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

How long is Ar HWY 96 over Smith Branch-Seb. Co.?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.8 m).

Who owns Ar HWY 96 over Smith Branch-Seb. Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.