US Bridges

SH 51-4 Log 6.19 over Cove Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 2.64 MI E of Garland Co. · Structure no. 0000000000A0364

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 51-4 Log 6.19 over Cove Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 51-4 Log 6.19 over Cove Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 51-4 Log 6.19
CrossesCove Creek
Location2.64 MI E of Garland Co.
RouteState Highway 51
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.45646, -92.87453
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$200,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 51-4 Log 6.19 over Cove Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SH 51-4 Log 6.19 over Cove 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 6.19 over Cove Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 51-4 Log 6.19 over Cove Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 51-4 Log 6.19 over Cove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.