US Bridges

SH 226 Sec 3 over US 63 & W. Parker Rd.

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · JCT US 63&SH 226 · Structure no. 000000000006581

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
723 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,942
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 226 Sec 3 over US 63 & W. Parker Rd. is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 226 Sec 3 over US 63 & W. Parker Rd. in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 3,942 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,723 by 2027. The structure is 723 ft (220.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 226 Sec 3
CrossesUS 63 & W. Parker Rd.
LocationJCT US 63&SH 226
RouteState Highway 226
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.81871, -90.73578
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 20
Structure length723 ft (220.5 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,942 (2018)
Projected traffic8,723 by 2027
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 226 Sec 3 over US 63 & W. Parker Rd. built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 226 Sec 3 over US 63 & W. Parker Rd. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 226 Sec 3 over US 63 & W. Parker Rd. carry?

About 3,942 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 226 Sec 3 over US 63 & W. Parker Rd.?

The structure is 723 ft (220.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SH 226 Sec 3 over US 63 & W. Parker Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.