US Bridges

SH 52-03 Lm 4.31 over Boeuf River

Fair

Chicot County, Arkansas · 4.31 MI E Ashley CO Line · Structure no. 000000000003843

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
339 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 52-03 Lm 4.31 over Boeuf River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 52-03 Lm 4.31 over Boeuf River in Chicot County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 215 by 2028. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 52-03 Lm 4.31
CrossesBoeuf River
Location4.31 MI E Ashley CO Line
RouteState Highway 52
CountyChicot County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.0518, -91.38593
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic215 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 52-03 Lm 4.31 over Boeuf River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 52-03 Lm 4.31 over Boeuf River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 52-03 Lm 4.31 over Boeuf River carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 52-03 Lm 4.31 over Boeuf River?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 52-03 Lm 4.31 over Boeuf River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.