US Bridges

SH 463-01-LM 8.205 over Little Bay

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.3 MI South of Bay Ark · Structure no. 000000000002015

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,810
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 463-01-LM 8.205 over Little Bay is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 463-01-LM 8.205 over Little Bay in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 3,810 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,965 by 2028. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 463-01-LM 8.205
CrossesLittle Bay
Location1.3 MI South of Bay Ark
RouteState Highway 463
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.73133, -90.55935
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,810 (2018)
Projected traffic4,965 by 2028
Trucks6%
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$562,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 463-01-LM 8.205 over Little Bay built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 463-01-LM 8.205 over Little Bay 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 463-01-LM 8.205 over Little Bay carry?

About 3,810 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 463-01-LM 8.205 over Little Bay?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 463-01-LM 8.205 over Little Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.