US Bridges

SH 51-3 Log 5.20 over Easley Creek

Fair

Hot Spring County, Arkansas · 5.2 MI N Clark County Lin · Structure no. 0000000000M0950

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
680
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 51-3 Log 5.20 over Easley Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 51-3 Log 5.20 over Easley Creek in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 996 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 51-3 Log 5.20
CrossesEasley Creek
Location5.2 MI N Clark County Lin
RouteState Highway 51
CountyHot Spring County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.22544, -92.90088
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic680 (2018)
Projected traffic996 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 51-3 Log 5.20 over Easley Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 51-3 Log 5.20 over Easley 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 51-3 Log 5.20 over Easley Creek carry?

About 680 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 51-3 Log 5.20 over Easley Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 51-3 Log 5.20 over Easley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.