US Bridges

SH 46-04 Lm 1.15 over I-530

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.75 MI W SH 365-REDFIELD · Structure no. 000000000005647

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
280 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 46-04 Lm 1.15 over I-530 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 46-04 Lm 1.15 over I-530 in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 870 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2028. The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 46-04 Lm 1.15
CrossesI-530
Location0.75 MI W SH 365-REDFIELD
RouteState Highway 46
Coordinates34.43956, -92.19725
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length280 ft (85.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2018)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2028
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 46-04 Lm 1.15 over I-530 built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 46-04 Lm 1.15 over I-530 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 46-04 Lm 1.15 over I-530 carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 46-04 Lm 1.15 over I-530?

The structure is 280 ft (85.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 46-04 Lm 1.15 over I-530?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.