US Bridges

SH 463-01- Lm 9.58 over Big Bay Ditch

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · .59 MI N Poinsett CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000A2014

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
152 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 463-01- Lm 9.58 over Big Bay Ditch is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 463-01- Lm 9.58 over Big Bay Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,965 by 2028. The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 463-01- Lm 9.58
CrossesBig Bay Ditch
Location.59 MI N Poinsett CO Line
RouteState Highway 463
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.71379, -90.54763
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length152 ft (46.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2018)
Projected traffic4,965 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 463-01- Lm 9.58 over Big Bay Ditch built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is SH 463-01- Lm 9.58 over Big 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SH 463-01- Lm 9.58 over Big Bay Ditch carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 463-01- Lm 9.58 over Big Bay Ditch?

The structure is 152 ft (46.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 463-01- Lm 9.58 over Big Bay Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.