US Bridges

SH-50/SEC-1/L-6.5 over Burnt Cane

Good

St. Francis County, Arkansas · 0.05 Miles West JCT SH 75 · Structure no. 000000000006983

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
522 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-50/SEC-1/L-6.5 over Burnt Cane is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-50/SEC-1/L-6.5 over Burnt Cane in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 666 by 2028. The structure is 522 ft (159.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-50/SEC-1/L-6.5
CrossesBurnt Cane
Location0.05 Miles West JCT SH 75
RouteState Highway 50
CountySt. Francis County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.01517, -90.62754
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length522 ft (159.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2019)
Projected traffic666 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH-50/SEC-1/L-6.5 over Burnt Cane built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH-50/SEC-1/L-6.5 over Burnt Cane 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does SH-50/SEC-1/L-6.5 over Burnt Cane carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-50/SEC-1/L-6.5 over Burnt Cane?

The structure is 522 ft (159.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH-50/SEC-1/L-6.5 over Burnt Cane?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.