US Bridges

SH 53 - 02 - 1.95 over Stream

Good

Nevada County, Arkansas · 1.0 MI N JCT 24 & 53 · Structure no. 0000000000X0486

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

About this bridge

SH 53 - 02 - 1.95 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying SH 53 - 02 - 1.95 over Stream 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 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 53 - 02 - 1.95
CrossesStream
Location1.0 MI N JCT 24 & 53
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates33.79147, -93.15718
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed29.8 mi (48 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 - 02 - 1.95 over Stream built?

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

What condition is SH 53 - 02 - 1.95 over Stream 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 - 1.95 over Stream carry?

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

How long is SH 53 - 02 - 1.95 over Stream?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SH 53 - 02 - 1.95 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.