US Bridges

Brad.Co.Rd 53 Z-A over Halfway Creek Cc

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · .42 MI So. Jct. SH 160 · Structure no. 000000000022332

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
199 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Brad.Co.Rd 53 Z-A over Halfway Creek Cc is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Brad.Co.Rd 53 Z-A over Halfway Creek Cc in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 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 38 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 82 by 2007. The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesBrad.Co.Rd 53 Z-A
CrossesHalfway Creek Cc
Location.42 MI So. Jct. SH 160
RouteCounty Highway 53
CountyBradley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.32671, -92.14072
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length199 ft (60.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38 (2018)
Projected traffic82 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Brad.Co.Rd 53 Z-A over Halfway Creek Cc built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Brad.Co.Rd 53 Z-A over Halfway Creek Cc 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Brad.Co.Rd 53 Z-A over Halfway Creek Cc carry?

About 38 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Brad.Co.Rd 53 Z-A over Halfway Creek Cc?

The structure is 199 ft (60.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Brad.Co.Rd 53 Z-A over Halfway Creek Cc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.