US Bridges

CR 263 - F over Cottonmouth Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI S JCT SH226 · Structure no. 000000000023816

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
94
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 263 - F over Cottonmouth Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying CR 263 - F over Cottonmouth Creek in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 94 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2035. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 263 - F
CrossesCottonmouth Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT SH226
RouteCounty Highway 263
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.7881, -90.9824
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic94 (2018)
Projected traffic60 by 2035
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 263 - F over Cottonmouth Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 263 - F over Cottonmouth Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does CR 263 - F over Cottonmouth Creek carry?

About 94 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 263 - F over Cottonmouth Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns CR 263 - F over Cottonmouth Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.