SH 53 - 05 - 23.46 over Waterway Creek
FairLafayette County, Arkansas · 2 MI N JCT SH 53&160 · Structure no. 000000000006018
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 735
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 53 - 05 - 23.46 over Waterway Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 53 - 05 - 23.46 over Waterway Creek in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 735 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,099 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 53 - 05 - 23.46 over Waterway Creek built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 53 - 05 - 23.46 over Waterway 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 2024.
How much traffic does SH 53 - 05 - 23.46 over Waterway Creek carry?
About 735 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 53 - 05 - 23.46 over Waterway Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH 53 - 05 - 23.46 over Waterway Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.