US Bridges

SH 51 S-0 Lm 6.13 over Mcneeley Creek

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 2.04 MI S JCT US 67 · Structure no. 0000000000M0933

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 51 S-0 Lm 6.13 over Mcneeley Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 51 S-0 Lm 6.13 over Mcneeley Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2028. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 51 S-0 Lm 6.13
CrossesMcneeley Creek
Location2.04 MI S JCT US 67
RouteState Highway 51
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.87847, -93.20456
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic169 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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-0 Lm 6.13 over Mcneeley Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 51 S-0 Lm 6.13 over Mcneeley 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 51 S-0 Lm 6.13 over Mcneeley Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 51 S-0 Lm 6.13 over Mcneeley Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 51 S-0 Lm 6.13 over Mcneeley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.