US Bridges

SH-50/SEC-2/L-1.34 over Fifteen Mile Bayou

Fair

Crittenden County, Arkansas · 1.34 MI E of St.Francis · Structure no. 000000000002454

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
207 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-50/SEC-2/L-1.34 over Fifteen Mile Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-50/SEC-2/L-1.34 over Fifteen Mile Bayou in Crittenden County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 5 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,360 by 2028. The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH-50/SEC-2/L-1.34
CrossesFifteen Mile Bayou
Location1.34 MI E of St.Francis
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates35.02001, -90.38534
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length207 ft (63.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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-50/SEC-2/L-1.34 over Fifteen Mile Bayou built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-50/SEC-2/L-1.34 over Fifteen Mile Bayou 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-50/SEC-2/L-1.34 over Fifteen Mile Bayou carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SH-50/SEC-2/L-1.34 over Fifteen Mile Bayou?

The structure is 207 ft (63.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-50/SEC-2/L-1.34 over Fifteen Mile Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.