SH-163/SEC2/L14.31 over Sugar Creek
PoorPosted for loadCross County, Arkansas · 14.31 North of JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000004046
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 340
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-163/SEC2/L14.31 over Sugar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-163/SEC2/L14.31 over Sugar Creek in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1979, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 340 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 283 by 2028. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.1 mi (50 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-163/SEC2/L14.31 over Sugar Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SH-163/SEC2/L14.31 over Sugar Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SH-163/SEC2/L14.31 over Sugar Creek carry?
About 340 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is SH-163/SEC2/L14.31 over Sugar Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SH-163/SEC2/L14.31 over Sugar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.