US Bridges

SH 54-03 Lm 8.97 over Flat Creek

Good

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 4.4 MI W SH293-GARRTTBRDG · Structure no. 000000000003413

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
131 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
740
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 54-03 Lm 8.97 over Flat Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 54-03 Lm 8.97 over Flat Creek 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 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 740 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 646 by 2028. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesSH 54-03 Lm 8.97
CrossesFlat Creek
Location4.4 MI W SH293-GARRTTBRDG
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates33.86249, -91.67245
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 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 8.97 over Flat Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 54-03 Lm 8.97 over Flat 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 54-03 Lm 8.97 over Flat Creek carry?

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

How long is SH 54-03 Lm 8.97 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 54-03 Lm 8.97 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.