US Bridges

Lake Sequoyah DR over Lake Sequoyah - Fayette.

FairPosted for load

Washington County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI N HWY 16 · Structure no. 000000000019523

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
522 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
221
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Sequoyah DR over Lake Sequoyah - Fayette. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Sequoyah DR over Lake Sequoyah - Fayette. in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 221 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 502 by 2007. The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Sequoyah DR
CrossesLake Sequoyah - Fayette.
Location1.1 MI N HWY 16
RouteCity Street 31857
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.05538, -94.06706
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadUnknown
Structure length522 ft (159.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic221 (2018)
Projected traffic502 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$917,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Sequoyah DR over Lake Sequoyah - Fayette. built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lake Sequoyah DR over Lake Sequoyah - Fayette. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Lake Sequoyah DR over Lake Sequoyah - Fayette. carry?

About 221 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Sequoyah DR over Lake Sequoyah - Fayette.?

The structure is 522 ft (159.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Sequoyah DR over Lake Sequoyah - Fayette.?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.