US Bridges

SH 53 Sec. 03-2.80 over Little Sandy Creek

Good

Nevada County, Arkansas · 2.8 MI So JCT SH 19&53 · Structure no. 0000000000X0882

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 53 Sec. 03-2.80 over Little Sandy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 53 Sec. 03-2.80 over Little Sandy Creek in Nevada County, Arkansas. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 606 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSH 53 Sec. 03-2.80
CrossesLittle Sandy Creek
Location2.8 MI So JCT SH 19&53
RouteState Highway 53
Coordinates33.66791, -93.37436
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2018)
Projected traffic606 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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. 03-2.80 over Little Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 53 Sec. 03-2.80 over Little Sandy Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SH 53 Sec. 03-2.80 over Little Sandy Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 53 Sec. 03-2.80 over Little Sandy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SH 53 Sec. 03-2.80 over Little Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.