US Bridges

SH 353-SEC 1- 0.28 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 25.26

Fair

Hempstead County, Arkansas · 0.1 MI N JCT US 67 & 353 · Structure no. 000000000003995

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
280 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 353-SEC 1- 0.28 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 25.26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 353-SEC 1- 0.28 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 25.26 in Hempstead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 374 by 2028. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 353-SEC 1- 0.28
CrossesI 30-SEC 12 Lm 25.26
Location0.1 MI N JCT US 67 & 353
RouteState Highway 353
CountyHempstead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.6466, -93.6798
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2018)
Projected traffic374 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$85,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 353-SEC 1- 0.28 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 25.26 built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 353-SEC 1- 0.28 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 25.26 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 353-SEC 1- 0.28 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 25.26 carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 353-SEC 1- 0.28 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 25.26?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 353-SEC 1- 0.28 over I 30-SEC 12 Lm 25.26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.