US Bridges

SH 53 -. 02- 1.54 over Snake Branch

Good

Nevada County, Arkansas · 1.54 MI S Clark CO Line · Structure no. 000000000005939

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
980
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 53 -. 02- 1.54 over Snake Branch is a concrete slab carrying SH 53 -. 02- 1.54 over Snake Branch in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

CarriesSH 53 -. 02- 1.54
CrossesSnake Branch
Location1.54 MI S Clark CO Line
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates33.7962, -93.15298
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic980 (2018)
Projected traffic945 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 53 -. 02- 1.54 over Snake Branch built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 53 -. 02- 1.54 over Snake 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 53 -. 02- 1.54 over Snake Branch carry?

About 980 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 53 -. 02- 1.54 over Snake Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SH 53 -. 02- 1.54 over Snake Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.