US Bridges

SH 53 S-O Lm 17.24 over So Fk Terre Noir CR Rel

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · .89 MI South JCT I30 · Structure no. 000000000005148

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,309
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 53 S-O Lm 17.24 over So Fk Terre Noir CR Rel is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 53 S-O Lm 17.24 over So Fk Terre Noir CR Rel in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,309 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,448 by 2028. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 53 S-O Lm 17.24
CrossesSo Fk Terre Noir CR Rel
Location.89 MI South JCT I30
RouteState Highway 53
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.98575, -93.18431
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,309 (2018)
Projected traffic1,448 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 53 S-O Lm 17.24 over So Fk Terre Noir CR Rel built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 53 S-O Lm 17.24 over So Fk Terre Noir CR Rel 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SH 53 S-O Lm 17.24 over So Fk Terre Noir CR Rel carry?

About 1,309 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 53 S-O Lm 17.24 over So Fk Terre Noir CR Rel?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 53 S-O Lm 17.24 over So Fk Terre Noir CR Rel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.