US Bridges

SH 57 S-1 Lm 7.10 over Gum Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 3.25 MI N JCT US 79 · Structure no. 000000000003473

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
117 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
281
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 57 S-1 Lm 7.10 over Gum Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 57 S-1 Lm 7.10 over Gum Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 281 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 447 by 2028. The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSH 57 S-1 Lm 7.10
CrossesGum Creek
Location3.25 MI N JCT US 79
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.45667, -93.07435
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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length117 ft (35.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic281 (2018)
Projected traffic447 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 57 S-1 Lm 7.10 over Gum Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 57 S-1 Lm 7.10 over Gum Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 57 S-1 Lm 7.10 over Gum Creek carry?

About 281 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 57 S-1 Lm 7.10 over Gum Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 57 S-1 Lm 7.10 over Gum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.