US Bridges

SH57 SEC.01LM11.60 over Smackover Creek Relief

Fair

Ouachita County, Arkansas · 1.2 MI S JCT US 79 · Structure no. 0000000000M1039

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
405
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH57 SEC.01LM11.60 over Smackover Creek Relief is a concrete slab carrying SH57 SEC.01LM11.60 over Smackover Creek Relief in Ouachita County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 405 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,031 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesSH57 SEC.01LM11.60
CrossesSmackover Creek Relief
Location1.2 MI S JCT US 79
RouteState Highway 57
CountyOuachita County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.39568, -93.06871
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 SH57 SEC.01LM11.60 over Smackover Creek Relief built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH57 SEC.01LM11.60 over Smackover Creek Relief 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH57 SEC.01LM11.60 over Smackover Creek Relief carry?

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

How long is SH57 SEC.01LM11.60 over Smackover Creek Relief?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH57 SEC.01LM11.60 over Smackover Creek Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.