US Bridges

SH 158-04- Lm 7.93 over Big Bay Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2.50 MI E of Bay Ark · Structure no. 000000000003462

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 158-04- Lm 7.93 over Big Bay Ditch is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SH 158-04- Lm 7.93 over Big Bay Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2028. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSH 158-04- Lm 7.93
CrossesBig Bay Ditch
Location2.50 MI E of Bay Ark
RouteState Highway 158
Coordinates35.74627, -90.52558
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2018)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 158-04- Lm 7.93 over Big Bay Ditch built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 158-04- Lm 7.93 over Big Bay Ditch 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SH 158-04- Lm 7.93 over Big Bay Ditch carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 158-04- Lm 7.93 over Big Bay Ditch?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SH 158-04- Lm 7.93 over Big Bay Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.