US Bridges

SH 463-01- Lm 4.75 over Little Bay Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 7.00 MI SE Jonesboro · Structure no. 000000000001684

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 463-01- Lm 4.75 over Little Bay Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 463-01- Lm 4.75 over Little Bay Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 94 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,368 by 2028. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 463-01- Lm 4.75
CrossesLittle Bay Ditch
Location7.00 MI SE Jonesboro
RouteState Highway 463
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.77129, -90.59555
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic5,368 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 463-01- Lm 4.75 over Little Bay Ditch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SH 463-01- Lm 4.75 over Little Bay Ditch 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SH 463-01- Lm 4.75 over Little Bay Ditch carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 463-01- Lm 4.75 over Little Bay Ditch?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 463-01- Lm 4.75 over Little Bay Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.