US Bridges

SH 57 S-1 Lm 0.56 over Creek

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI S SH 4 · Structure no. 0000000000M1036

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 57 S-1 Lm 0.56 over Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 57 S-1 Lm 0.56 over Creek in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 401 by 2028. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 57 S-1 Lm 0.56
CrossesCreek
Location0.5 MI S SH 4
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.54174, -93.08095
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2018)
Projected traffic401 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 0.56 over Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 57 S-1 Lm 0.56 over 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 57 S-1 Lm 0.56 over Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 57 S-1 Lm 0.56 over Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 57 S-1 Lm 0.56 over Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.