US Bridges

SH-1/SEC-10/L-5.95 over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Lee County, Arkansas · 5.95 MI North JCT US 79 · Structure no. 0000000000B7043

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
358 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-1/SEC-10/L-5.95 over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-1/SEC-10/L-5.95 over Union Pacific Railroad in Lee County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2038. The structure is 358 ft (109 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH-1/SEC-10/L-5.95
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location5.95 MI North JCT US 79
RouteState Highway 1
Coordinates34.85622, -90.79508
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length358 ft (109 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2018)
Projected traffic4,400 by 2038
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-1/SEC-10/L-5.95 over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-1/SEC-10/L-5.95 over Union Pacific Railroad 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does SH-1/SEC-10/L-5.95 over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SH-1/SEC-10/L-5.95 over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 358 ft (109 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH-1/SEC-10/L-5.95 over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.