US Bridges

Sequoyah Ridge RD over Lake Sequoyah

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · .2 MI E of SH 175 · Structure no. 000000000018834

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sequoyah Ridge RD over Lake Sequoyah is a concrete slab carrying Sequoyah Ridge RD over Lake Sequoyah in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 8 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 128 by 2017. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSequoyah Ridge RD
CrossesLake Sequoyah
Location.2 MI E of SH 175
RouteCity Street 31857
Coordinates36.29959, -91.52859
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8 (2018)
Projected traffic128 by 2017
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Sequoyah Ridge RD over Lake Sequoyah built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sequoyah Ridge RD over Lake Sequoyah 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sequoyah Ridge RD over Lake Sequoyah carry?

About 8 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sequoyah Ridge RD over Lake Sequoyah?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Sequoyah Ridge RD over Lake Sequoyah?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.