US Bridges

Old ST RD 4 Br 053 over Little Vache Grasse Cr.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 2.78 Mi. E. of Hwy. 59 · Structure no. 000000000023217

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2004 count
Owner
State
Other State Agency

About this bridge

Old ST RD 4 Br 053 over Little Vache Grasse Cr. is a steel truss - thru carrying Old ST RD 4 Br 053 over Little Vache Grasse Cr. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2024. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 13 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesOld ST RD 4 Br 053
CrossesLittle Vache Grasse Cr.
Location2.78 Mi. E. of Hwy. 59
RouteState Lands Road 4
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.3316, -94.2553
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width13 ft (4.1 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2004)
Projected traffic120 by 2024
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerOther State Agency
Maintained byOther State Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old ST RD 4 Br 053 over Little Vache Grasse Cr. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old ST RD 4 Br 053 over Little Vache Grasse Cr. 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Old ST RD 4 Br 053 over Little Vache Grasse Cr. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2004 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old ST RD 4 Br 053 over Little Vache Grasse Cr.?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.

Who owns Old ST RD 4 Br 053 over Little Vache Grasse Cr.?

It is owned by the Other State Agency.