US Bridges

SH 54-10 Lm 1.20 over Nevins Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.20 MI W US79-WATSONCHPL · Structure no. 0000000000M3278

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
69 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 54-10 Lm 1.20 over Nevins Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 54-10 Lm 1.20 over Nevins Creek in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,400 by 2038. The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 54-10 Lm 1.20
CrossesNevins Creek
Location1.20 MI W US79-WATSONCHPL
RouteState Highway 54
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.18859, -92.08412
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length69 ft (21 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2018)
Projected traffic7,400 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$664,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 54-10 Lm 1.20 over Nevins Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 54-10 Lm 1.20 over Nevins 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 2023.

How much traffic does SH 54-10 Lm 1.20 over Nevins Creek carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SH 54-10 Lm 1.20 over Nevins Creek?

The structure is 69 ft (21 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH 54-10 Lm 1.20 over Nevins Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.