SH 48 S-1 Lm 5.15 over Creek
FairDallas County, Arkansas · 0.2 MI E of Carthage · Structure no. 0000000000M0917
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 560
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 48 S-1 Lm 5.15 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 48 S-1 Lm 5.15 over Creek in Dallas 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 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2027. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 48 S-1 Lm 5.15 over Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 48 S-1 Lm 5.15 over 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH 48 S-1 Lm 5.15 over Creek carry?
About 560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 48 S-1 Lm 5.15 over Creek?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SH 48 S-1 Lm 5.15 over Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.