SH 53 S-0 LM11.59 over Blue Hole Creek
FairClark County, Arkansas · .89 MI SE JCT SH 51 · Structure no. 0000000000M0984
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 30 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 470
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 53 S-0 LM11.59 over Blue Hole Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 53 S-0 LM11.59 over Blue Hole Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 470 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2038. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 53 S-0 LM11.59 over Blue Hole Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 53 S-0 LM11.59 over Blue Hole 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 53 S-0 LM11.59 over Blue Hole Creek carry?
About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SH 53 S-0 LM11.59 over Blue Hole Creek?
The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns SH 53 S-0 LM11.59 over Blue Hole Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.