US Bridges

SH 54-03 Lm 22.51 over Ables Creek Relief

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI SE US 425-STARCITY · Structure no. 0000000000M1010

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
872
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 54-03 Lm 22.51 over Ables Creek Relief is a concrete culvert carrying SH 54-03 Lm 22.51 over Ables Creek Relief in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 872 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,068 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSH 54-03 Lm 22.51
CrossesAbles Creek Relief
Location1.0 MI SE US 425-STARCITY
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates33.89252, -91.83774
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic872 (2018)
Projected traffic1,068 by 2028
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$280,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 54-03 Lm 22.51 over Ables Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 54-03 Lm 22.51 over Ables Creek Relief 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 54-03 Lm 22.51 over Ables Creek Relief carry?

About 872 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SH 54-03 Lm 22.51 over Ables Creek Relief?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 54-03 Lm 22.51 over Ables Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.