US Bridges

SH 51 S-1 Lm 22.28 over Flat Creek

Good

Clark County, Arkansas · 2 MI W JCT SH 51 & 26 · Structure no. 000000000005127

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 51 S-1 Lm 22.28 over Flat Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 51 S-1 Lm 22.28 over Flat 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 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 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 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 51 S-1 Lm 22.28
CrossesFlat Creek
Location2 MI W JCT SH 51 & 26
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates34.07309, -93.19439
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 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 closed3.1 mi (5 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 51 S-1 Lm 22.28 over Flat Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 51 S-1 Lm 22.28 over Flat Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 51 S-1 Lm 22.28 over Flat Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 51 S-1 Lm 22.28 over Flat 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 SH 51 S-1 Lm 22.28 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.