US Bridges

SH 263/CLEBURNE CO over Devils Fork Little Red

Good

Cleburne County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI NW SH 92 · Structure no. 000000000006674

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
527 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 263/CLEBURNE CO over Devils Fork Little Red is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 263/CLEBURNE CO over Devils Fork Little Red in Cleburne County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 754 by 2028. The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSH 263/CLEBURNE CO
CrossesDevils Fork Little Red
Location1.8 MI NW SH 92
RouteState Highway 263
Coordinates35.63304, -92.05364
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length527 ft (160.6 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic754 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 263/CLEBURNE CO over Devils Fork Little Red built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 263/CLEBURNE CO over Devils Fork Little Red 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 263/CLEBURNE CO over Devils Fork Little Red carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SH 263/CLEBURNE CO over Devils Fork Little Red?

The structure is 527 ft (160.6 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SH 263/CLEBURNE CO over Devils Fork Little Red?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.