US Bridges

SH 53 S-0 Lm 16.36 over I 30SEC14 LOG62.84

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 5.53 MI SE JCT SH 51 · Structure no. 000000000003813

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
267 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 53 S-0 Lm 16.36 over I 30SEC14 LOG62.84 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 53 S-0 Lm 16.36 over I 30SEC14 LOG62.84 in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,448 by 2028. The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 53 S-0 Lm 16.36
CrossesI 30SEC14 LOG62.84
Location5.53 MI SE JCT SH 51
RouteState Highway 53
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.99729, -93.18402
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length267 ft (81.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic1,448 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$375,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 53 S-0 Lm 16.36 over I 30SEC14 LOG62.84 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 53 S-0 Lm 16.36 over I 30SEC14 LOG62.84 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 53 S-0 Lm 16.36 over I 30SEC14 LOG62.84 carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH 53 S-0 Lm 16.36 over I 30SEC14 LOG62.84?

The structure is 267 ft (81.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 53 S-0 Lm 16.36 over I 30SEC14 LOG62.84?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.