US Bridges

Clark S-5 Lm 24.05 over Little Deceiper Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 1.64 MI W JCT SH 51 · Structure no. 000000000003004

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,820
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark S-5 Lm 24.05 over Little Deceiper Creek is a concrete slab carrying Clark S-5 Lm 24.05 over Little Deceiper Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,820 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,500 by 2032. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesClark S-5 Lm 24.05
CrossesLittle Deceiper Creek
Location1.64 MI W JCT SH 51
RouteState Highway 8
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.12457, -93.12335
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,820 (2018)
Projected traffic2,500 by 2032
Trucks7%
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 Clark S-5 Lm 24.05 over Little Deceiper Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark S-5 Lm 24.05 over Little Deceiper 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Clark S-5 Lm 24.05 over Little Deceiper Creek carry?

About 1,820 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Clark S-5 Lm 24.05 over Little Deceiper Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Clark S-5 Lm 24.05 over Little Deceiper Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.