US Bridges

SH 54-03 Lm 7.82 over Bayou Bartholomew

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 3.2 MI W SH293-GARRTTBRDG · Structure no. 000000000003357

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
402 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 54-03 Lm 7.82 over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 54-03 Lm 7.82 over Bayou Bartholomew in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 646 by 2028. The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 54-03 Lm 7.82
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location3.2 MI W SH293-GARRTTBRDG
RouteState Highway 54
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.86684, -91.65561
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length402 ft (122.6 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic740 (2018)
Projected traffic646 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 54-03 Lm 7.82 over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 54-03 Lm 7.82 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH 54-03 Lm 7.82 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 740 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 54-03 Lm 7.82 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 402 ft (122.6 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 54-03 Lm 7.82 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.