US Bridges

SH53 SEC0 LM15.08 over S Fork Terre Noire Ck

Fair

Clark County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI NW I - 30 · Structure no. 0000000000M0985

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
470
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH53 SEC0 LM15.08 over S Fork Terre Noire Ck is a concrete culvert carrying SH53 SEC0 LM15.08 over S Fork Terre Noire Ck 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 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH53 SEC0 LM15.08
CrossesS Fork Terre Noire Ck
Location1.2 MI NW I - 30
RouteState Highway 53
CountyClark County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.01121, -93.19426
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width63 ft (19.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic470 (2018)
Projected traffic700 by 2038
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 SH53 SEC0 LM15.08 over S Fork Terre Noire Ck built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH53 SEC0 LM15.08 over S Fork Terre Noire Ck 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH53 SEC0 LM15.08 over S Fork Terre Noire Ck carry?

About 470 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SH53 SEC0 LM15.08 over S Fork Terre Noire Ck?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns SH53 SEC0 LM15.08 over S Fork Terre Noire Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.