US Bridges

SH51 S-1 Lm 28.41 over Little Deceipher

Good

Clark County, Arkansas · 2.4 MI SW SH 8 · Structure no. 000000000006083

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH51 S-1 Lm 28.41 over Little Deceipher is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH51 S-1 Lm 28.41 over Little Deceipher in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2033. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSH51 S-1 Lm 28.41
CrossesLittle Deceipher
Location2.4 MI SW SH 8
RouteState Highway 51
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.10562, -93.10958
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2033
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.1 mi (34 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 28.41 over Little Deceipher built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH51 S-1 Lm 28.41 over Little Deceipher 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SH51 S-1 Lm 28.41 over Little Deceipher carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH51 S-1 Lm 28.41 over Little Deceipher?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH51 S-1 Lm 28.41 over Little Deceipher?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.