US Bridges

SH 52-00 Lm 6.79 over Hanks Creek

Fair

Ashley County, Arkansas · 0.7 MI W US 425-HAMBURG · Structure no. 000000000005531

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,021
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52-00 Lm 6.79 over Hanks Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 52-00 Lm 6.79 over Hanks Creek in Ashley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 6 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 2,021 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,872 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 52-00 Lm 6.79
CrossesHanks Creek
Location0.7 MI W US 425-HAMBURG
RouteState Highway 52
CountyAshley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.17025, -91.82819
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,021 (2018)
Projected traffic1,872 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 52-00 Lm 6.79 over Hanks Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52-00 Lm 6.79 over Hanks Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SH 52-00 Lm 6.79 over Hanks Creek carry?

About 2,021 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SH 52-00 Lm 6.79 over Hanks Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52-00 Lm 6.79 over Hanks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.