US Bridges

SH 57 S-2 Lm 5.02 over Patterson Creek

Good

Columbia County, Arkansas · 5.02 MI SE Ouachita CO Li · Structure no. 0000000000A0990

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 57 S-2 Lm 5.02 over Patterson Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 57 S-2 Lm 5.02 over Patterson 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 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 410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH 57 S-2 Lm 5.02
CrossesPatterson Creek
Location5.02 MI SE Ouachita CO Li
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.33739, -93.00303
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic410 (2018)
Projected traffic456 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 57 S-2 Lm 5.02 over Patterson Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 57 S-2 Lm 5.02 over Patterson 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 57 S-2 Lm 5.02 over Patterson Creek carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 57 S-2 Lm 5.02 over Patterson Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 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 5.02 over Patterson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.