SH-50/SEC-1/L-0.55 over St. Francis River
FairSt. Francis County, Arkansas · 0.2 Miles East of Madison · Structure no. 000000000005491
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 732 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 570
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-50/SEC-1/L-0.55 over St. Francis River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-50/SEC-1/L-0.55 over St. Francis River in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 570 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2028. The structure is 732 ft (223.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-50/SEC-1/L-0.55 over St. Francis River built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-50/SEC-1/L-0.55 over St. Francis River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SH-50/SEC-1/L-0.55 over St. Francis River carry?
About 570 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH-50/SEC-1/L-0.55 over St. Francis River?
The structure is 732 ft (223.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns SH-50/SEC-1/L-0.55 over St. Francis River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.