US Bridges

SH 53 SEC.04- 4.55 over Clear Creek

Fair

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 2.0 MI N Buckner · Structure no. 0000000000M0992

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
116 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
620
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 53 SEC.04- 4.55 over Clear Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 53 SEC.04- 4.55 over Clear Creek in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2028. The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 53 SEC.04- 4.55
CrossesClear Creek
Location2.0 MI N Buckner
RouteState Highway 53
CountyLafayette County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.38371, -93.42421
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length116 ft (35.4 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic620 (2018)
Projected traffic688 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$130,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 53 SEC.04- 4.55 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 53 SEC.04- 4.55 over Clear 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 53 SEC.04- 4.55 over Clear Creek carry?

About 620 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 53 SEC.04- 4.55 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 116 ft (35.4 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 53 SEC.04- 4.55 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.