US Bridges

SH 53 SEC.03-10.71 over Branch

Fair

Nevada County, Arkansas · 3.8 MI S JCT SH 4 & SH 53 · Structure no. 0000000000M0991

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
380
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 53 SEC.03-10.71 over Branch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 53 SEC.03-10.71 over Branch in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 380 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 513 by 2028. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18 mi (29 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 53 SEC.03-10.71
CrossesBranch
Location3.8 MI S JCT SH 4 & SH 53
RouteState Highway 53
CountyNevada County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.56984, -93.39694
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic380 (2018)
Projected traffic513 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18 mi (29 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$43,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 53 SEC.03-10.71 over Branch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 53 SEC.03-10.71 over Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 53 SEC.03-10.71 over Branch carry?

About 380 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 53 SEC.03-10.71 over Branch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 53 SEC.03-10.71 over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.