US Bridges

SH 51 S-0 Lm 2.86 over Brushy Creek

Good

Clark County, Arkansas · 2.86 MI W JCT SH 51 & 53 · Structure no. 0000000000X0308

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 51 S-0 Lm 2.86 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 51 S-0 Lm 2.86 over Brushy Creek in Clark County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 169 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSH 51 S-0 Lm 2.86
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2.86 MI W JCT SH 51 & 53
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates33.8426, -93.18093
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 2.86 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 51 S-0 Lm 2.86 over Brushy Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SH 51 S-0 Lm 2.86 over Brushy Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 51 S-0 Lm 2.86 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SH 51 S-0 Lm 2.86 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.