US Bridges

CR 54 Searcy over Begley Creek

Good

Searcy County, Arkansas · .2 MI N W of Leslie · Structure no. 000000000022705

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
190
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 54 Searcy over Begley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying CR 54 Searcy over Begley Creek in Searcy County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 390 by 2023. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 54 Searcy
CrossesBegley Creek
Location.2 MI N W of Leslie
RouteCounty Highway 54
Coordinates35.83109, -92.56206
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2018)
Projected traffic390 by 2023
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR 54 Searcy over Begley Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 54 Searcy over Begley Creek 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does CR 54 Searcy over Begley Creek carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 54 Searcy over Begley Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).

Who owns CR 54 Searcy over Begley Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.