US Bridges

HWY 96 over Creek

Good

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI East Junction HWY · Structure no. 0000000000X1682

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 96 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying HWY 96 over Creek in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,440 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesHWY 96
CrossesCreek
Location0.1 MI East Junction HWY
RouteState Highway 96
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.3363, -94.17816
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2022)
Projected traffic7,440 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 HWY 96 over Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 96 over Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does HWY 96 over Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is HWY 96 over Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 96 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.