US Bridges

SH 51-4 Log 7.27 over Stony Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 1.56 MI E Garland Co. · Structure no. 000000000000745

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
82 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 51-4 Log 7.27 over Stony Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 51-4 Log 7.27 over Stony Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,458 by 2028. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 51-4 Log 7.27
CrossesStony Creek
Location1.56 MI E Garland Co.
RouteState Highway 51
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.45913, -92.88931
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2018)
Projected traffic2,458 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$338,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 51-4 Log 7.27 over Stony Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 51-4 Log 7.27 over Stony 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 51-4 Log 7.27 over Stony Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 51-4 Log 7.27 over Stony Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 51-4 Log 7.27 over Stony Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.