US Bridges

SH 53 S-0 Lm 9.54 over North Boat Ditch

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · .26 MI N JCT SH 51 · Structure no. 0000000000M0983

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
124 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 53 S-0 Lm 9.54 over North Boat Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 53 S-0 Lm 9.54 over North Boat Ditch in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 362 by 2028. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 53 S-0 Lm 9.54
CrossesNorth Boat Ditch
Location.26 MI N JCT SH 51
RouteState Highway 53
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.07053, -93.24165
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic362 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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-0 Lm 9.54 over North Boat Ditch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 53 S-0 Lm 9.54 over North Boat Ditch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 53 S-0 Lm 9.54 over North Boat Ditch carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 53 S-0 Lm 9.54 over North Boat Ditch?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 53 S-0 Lm 9.54 over North Boat Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.