US Bridges

SH 11 S-1 Lm 1.56 over Hudgin Creek

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 1.56 MI NE JCT US 63 · Structure no. 0000000000A0546

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
252 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 11 S-1 Lm 1.56 over Hudgin Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 11 S-1 Lm 1.56 over Hudgin Creek in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2028. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSH 11 S-1 Lm 1.56
CrossesHudgin Creek
Location1.56 MI NE JCT US 63
RouteState Highway 11
Coordinates33.83319, -91.98049
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadH 15
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic458 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 11 S-1 Lm 1.56 over Hudgin Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 11 S-1 Lm 1.56 over Hudgin 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SH 11 S-1 Lm 1.56 over Hudgin Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 11 S-1 Lm 1.56 over Hudgin Creek?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SH 11 S-1 Lm 1.56 over Hudgin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.