US Bridges

SH 54-09 Lm 0.51 over Sandy Bayou

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.51 MI W US63-PINEBERGEN · Structure no. 0000000000X1539

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 54-09 Lm 0.51 over Sandy Bayou is a concrete culvert carrying SH 54-09 Lm 0.51 over Sandy Bayou in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 years old, younger 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 836 by 2028. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesSH 54-09 Lm 0.51
CrossesSandy Bayou
Location0.51 MI W US63-PINEBERGEN
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates34.10049, -92.00136
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2018)
Projected traffic836 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 54-09 Lm 0.51 over Sandy Bayou built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 54-09 Lm 0.51 over Sandy Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SH 54-09 Lm 0.51 over Sandy Bayou carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 54-09 Lm 0.51 over Sandy Bayou?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 54-09 Lm 0.51 over Sandy Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.