US Bridges

SH 57 S-1 Lm 10.86 over Sl&sw RR

Good

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.1MI. Se. JCT US 79 · Structure no. 000000000006765

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
250 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 57 S-1 Lm 10.86 over Sl&sw RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 57 S-1 Lm 10.86 over Sl&sw RR in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2028. The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSH 57 S-1 Lm 10.86
CrossesSl&sw RR
Location0.1MI. Se. JCT US 79
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.41188, -93.0687
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length250 ft (76.2 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic405 (2018)
Projected traffic1,031 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 57 S-1 Lm 10.86 over Sl&sw RR built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 57 S-1 Lm 10.86 over Sl&sw RR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 57 S-1 Lm 10.86 over Sl&sw RR carry?

About 405 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 57 S-1 Lm 10.86 over Sl&sw RR?

The structure is 250 ft (76.2 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SH 57 S-1 Lm 10.86 over Sl&sw RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.