US Bridges

SH 53 SEC.05-14.24 over Creek

Good

Lafayette County, Arkansas · 0.8 MI S JCT SH 360 & 53 · Structure no. 0000000000X1641

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 53 SEC.05-14.24 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 53 SEC.05-14.24 over Creek in Lafayette County, Arkansas. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 785 by 2028. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSH 53 SEC.05-14.24
CrossesCreek
Location0.8 MI S JCT SH 360 & 53
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates33.19611, -93.5319
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic785 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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.05-14.24 over Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 53 SEC.05-14.24 over Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH 53 SEC.05-14.24 over Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 53 SEC.05-14.24 over Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 53 SEC.05-14.24 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.