US Bridges

SH 54-09 Lm 7.75 over Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 1.9 MI E US 79-FAITH · Structure no. 0000000000M3322

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
101 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
304
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 54-09 Lm 7.75 over Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 54-09 Lm 7.75 over 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 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 304 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2028. The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 54-09 Lm 7.75
CrossesCreek
Location1.9 MI E US 79-FAITH
RouteState Highway 54
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.10499, -92.11093
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length101 ft (30.8 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic304 (2018)
Projected traffic380 by 2028
Trucks1%
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$323,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 54-09 Lm 7.75 over Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 54-09 Lm 7.75 over 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 54-09 Lm 7.75 over Creek carry?

About 304 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 54-09 Lm 7.75 over Creek?

The structure is 101 ft (30.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 54-09 Lm 7.75 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.