US Bridges

SH 53 Sec. 04-4.70 over Clear Creek Relief

FairPosted for load

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI N of Buckner · Structure no. 0000000000M0993

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

About this bridge

SH 53 Sec. 04-4.70 over Clear Creek Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 53 Sec. 04-4.70 over Clear Creek Relief 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 688 by 2028. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.1 mi (34 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 53 Sec. 04-4.70
CrossesClear Creek Relief
Location2.1 MI N of Buckner
RouteState Highway 53
CountyLafayette County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.3829, -93.42672
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 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 closed21.1 mi (34 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 53 Sec. 04-4.70 over Clear Creek Relief built?

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

What condition is SH 53 Sec. 04-4.70 over Clear Creek Relief 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 Sec. 04-4.70 over Clear Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is SH 53 Sec. 04-4.70 over Clear Creek Relief?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 53 Sec. 04-4.70 over Clear Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.