SH 53 SEC.02-0.001 over Little Missouri River
PoorNevada County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI NE JCT SH 53 & 24 · Structure no. 000000000003476
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,110 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,100
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 53 SEC.02-0.001 over Little Missouri River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 53 SEC.02-0.001 over Little Missouri River in Nevada 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2038. The structure is 1,110 ft (338.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 53 SEC.02-0.001 over Little Missouri River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 53 SEC.02-0.001 over Little Missouri River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SH 53 SEC.02-0.001 over Little Missouri River carry?
About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is SH 53 SEC.02-0.001 over Little Missouri River?
The structure is 1,110 ft (338.3 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SH 53 SEC.02-0.001 over Little Missouri River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.