US Bridges

SH 54-03 Lm 1.13 over Little Wagon Bayou

Fair

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 1.13 MI W Deshaco-Dumas · Structure no. 0000000000M4071

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
63 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
999
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 54-03 Lm 1.13 over Little Wagon Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 54-03 Lm 1.13 over Little Wagon Bayou in Lincoln County, Arkansas. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 999 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,242 by 2028. The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 54-03 Lm 1.13
CrossesLittle Wagon Bayou
Location1.13 MI W Deshaco-Dumas
RouteState Highway 54
CountyLincoln County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.90374, -91.56893
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic999 (2018)
Projected traffic1,242 by 2028
Trucks1%
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 1.13 over Little Wagon Bayou built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 54-03 Lm 1.13 over Little Wagon Bayou 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 54-03 Lm 1.13 over Little Wagon Bayou carry?

About 999 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 54-03 Lm 1.13 over Little Wagon Bayou?

The structure is 63 ft (19.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 54-03 Lm 1.13 over Little Wagon Bayou?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.