US Bridges

SH-163/SEC-2/L1.17 over Ditch Number 13

Fair

Cross County, Arkansas · 1.17 Miles North of US 64 · Structure no. 0000000000M4045

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
73 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH-163/SEC-2/L1.17 over Ditch Number 13 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-163/SEC-2/L1.17 over Ditch Number 13 in Cross County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 73 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 6 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2028. The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

Location

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CarriesSH-163/SEC-2/L1.17
CrossesDitch Number 13
Location1.17 Miles North of US 64
RouteState Highway 163
CountyCross County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.26522, -90.70948
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length73 ft (22.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2018)
Projected traffic910 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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-163/SEC-2/L1.17 over Ditch Number 13 built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SH-163/SEC-2/L1.17 over Ditch Number 13 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SH-163/SEC-2/L1.17 over Ditch Number 13 carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH-163/SEC-2/L1.17 over Ditch Number 13?

The structure is 73 ft (22.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SH-163/SEC-2/L1.17 over Ditch Number 13?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.