US Bridges

SH 57 S-3 LM0.28 over Cypress Creek

Fair

Union County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI W of Mt Holly · Structure no. 0000000000A0992

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
72 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 57 S-3 LM0.28 over Cypress Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 57 S-3 LM0.28 over Cypress Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 465 by 2028. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSH 57 S-3 LM0.28
CrossesCypress Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Mt Holly
RouteState Highway 57
Coordinates33.31871, -92.97738
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2018)
Projected traffic465 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SH 57 S-3 LM0.28 over Cypress Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 57 S-3 LM0.28 over Cypress Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SH 57 S-3 LM0.28 over Cypress Creek carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 57 S-3 LM0.28 over Cypress Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 57 S-3 LM0.28 over Cypress Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.