US Bridges

SH 54-03 Lm 1.50 over Wells Bayou

Good

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI SW SH 83-DUMAS · Structure no. 000000000007068

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 54-03 Lm 1.50 over Wells Bayou is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 54-03 Lm 1.50 over Wells Bayou in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 999 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2035. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 54-03 Lm 1.50
CrossesWells Bayou
Location1.1 MI SW SH 83-DUMAS
RouteState Highway 54
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.90152, -91.57454
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2018)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2035
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 1.50 over Wells Bayou built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 54-03 Lm 1.50 over Wells Bayou 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 54-03 Lm 1.50 over Wells Bayou carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 54-03 Lm 1.50 over Wells Bayou?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 54-03 Lm 1.50 over Wells Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.