US Bridges

SH 54-06 Lm 0.93 over Sanders Creek

Poor

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 0.93 MI N SH 114-GLENDALE · Structure no. 0000000000M1011

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 54-06 Lm 0.93 over Sanders Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 54-06 Lm 0.93 over Sanders Creek in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,366 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSH 54-06 Lm 0.93
CrossesSanders Creek
Location0.93 MI N SH 114-GLENDALE
RouteState Highway 54
Coordinates33.94678, -91.95704
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length93 ft (28.3 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 traffic490 (2018)
Projected traffic1,366 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$107,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 54-06 Lm 0.93 over Sanders Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 54-06 Lm 0.93 over Sanders Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 54-06 Lm 0.93 over Sanders Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 54-06 Lm 0.93 over Sanders Creek?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 54-06 Lm 0.93 over Sanders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.