US Bridges

SH 51 S-2 LM1.40 over Saline Bayou

Good

Clark County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI NW JCT SH 7 · Structure no. 000000000006165

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
315 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 51 S-2 LM1.40 over Saline Bayou is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 51 S-2 LM1.40 over Saline Bayou in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,499 by 2028. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 51 S-2 LM1.40
CrossesSaline Bayou
Location0.2 MI NW JCT SH 7
RouteState Highway 51
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.11709, -93.03112
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
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 alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 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 traffic3,000 (2018)
Projected traffic3,499 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed31.7 mi (51 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-2 LM1.40 over Saline Bayou built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 51 S-2 LM1.40 over Saline Bayou 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 51 S-2 LM1.40 over Saline Bayou carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 51 S-2 LM1.40 over Saline Bayou?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 51 S-2 LM1.40 over Saline Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.