US Bridges

Wayne Sellers Road over Creek - Fayetteville

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI E Dbl Sprgs RD · Structure no. 000000000019973

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
44 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
60
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wayne Sellers Road over Creek - Fayetteville is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Wayne Sellers Road over Creek - Fayetteville in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 110 by 2038. The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWayne Sellers Road
CrossesCreek - Fayetteville
Location0.1 MI E Dbl Sprgs RD
RouteCity Street 52110
Coordinates36.06099, -94.25149
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length44 ft (13.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2018)
Projected traffic110 by 2038
Trucks2%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$49,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wayne Sellers Road over Creek - Fayetteville built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wayne Sellers Road over Creek - Fayetteville 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Wayne Sellers Road over Creek - Fayetteville carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Wayne Sellers Road over Creek - Fayetteville?

The structure is 44 ft (13.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Wayne Sellers Road over Creek - Fayetteville?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.