US Bridges

SH51 S-1 Lm 21.78 over Bradshaw Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 2 MI E JCT SH 51 & 53 · Structure no. 000000000005126

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH51 S-1 Lm 21.78 over Bradshaw Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH51 S-1 Lm 21.78 over Bradshaw Creek in Clark 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 422 by 2028. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH51 S-1 Lm 21.78
CrossesBradshaw Creek
Location2 MI E JCT SH 51 & 53
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates34.07103, -93.20249
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2018)
Projected traffic422 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 SH51 S-1 Lm 21.78 over Bradshaw Creek built?

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

What condition is SH51 S-1 Lm 21.78 over Bradshaw 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 SH51 S-1 Lm 21.78 over Bradshaw Creek carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH51 S-1 Lm 21.78 over Bradshaw Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH51 S-1 Lm 21.78 over Bradshaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.