US Bridges

SH 53 Sec. 3-12.83 over Whitten Branch

GoodPosted for load

Nevada County, Arkansas · .50 MI S of Bodcaw · Structure no. 000000000003591

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
890
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 53 Sec. 3-12.83 over Whitten Branch is a concrete slab carrying SH 53 Sec. 3-12.83 over Whitten Branch in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 890 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 851 by 2028. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 53 Sec. 3-12.83
CrossesWhitten Branch
Location.50 MI S of Bodcaw
RouteState Highway 53
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.54344, -93.41095
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic890 (2018)
Projected traffic851 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 53 Sec. 3-12.83 over Whitten Branch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 53 Sec. 3-12.83 over Whitten Branch 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SH 53 Sec. 3-12.83 over Whitten Branch carry?

About 890 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 53 Sec. 3-12.83 over Whitten Branch?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SH 53 Sec. 3-12.83 over Whitten Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.