US Bridges

CR 53-I 911=450 over South Fork Big Creek

Good

Clay County, Arkansas · 1 MI E of Crockett · Structure no. 000000000004907

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
889
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 53-I 911=450 over South Fork Big Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 53-I 911=450 over South Fork Big Creek in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 years old, younger 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 889 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2029. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesCR 53-I 911=450
CrossesSouth Fork Big Creek
Location1 MI E of Crockett
RouteCounty Highway 53
Coordinates36.37535, -90.31113
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic889 (2018)
Projected traffic130 by 2029
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 53-I 911=450 over South Fork Big Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 53-I 911=450 over South Fork Big 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does CR 53-I 911=450 over South Fork Big Creek carry?

About 889 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is CR 53-I 911=450 over South Fork Big Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 53-I 911=450 over South Fork Big Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.