SH-50/SEC-1/L13.54 over Blackfish Bayou
PoorPosted for loadSt. Francis County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI W JCT SH 149 & 50 · Structure no. 0000000000M3331
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 190 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 80
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-50/SEC-1/L13.54 over Blackfish Bayou is a concrete channel beam carrying SH-50/SEC-1/L13.54 over Blackfish Bayou in St. Francis County, Arkansas. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 80 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 85 by 2028. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-50/SEC-1/L13.54 over Blackfish Bayou built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH-50/SEC-1/L13.54 over Blackfish Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does SH-50/SEC-1/L13.54 over Blackfish Bayou carry?
About 80 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SH-50/SEC-1/L13.54 over Blackfish Bayou?
The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH-50/SEC-1/L13.54 over Blackfish Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.