SH 57 S-2 Lm 4.38 over Birchfield Creek
FairColumbia County, Arkansas · 4.39 MI SE Ouachita CO Li · Structure no. 0000000000A0989
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 410
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 57 S-2 Lm 4.38 over Birchfield Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 57 S-2 Lm 4.38 over Birchfield Creek in Columbia County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2028. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 57 S-2 Lm 4.38 over Birchfield Creek built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 57 S-2 Lm 4.38 over Birchfield 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 57 S-2 Lm 4.38 over Birchfield Creek carry?
About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 57 S-2 Lm 4.38 over Birchfield Creek?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SH 57 S-2 Lm 4.38 over Birchfield Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.