US Bridges

SH 83-02 Lm 8.59 over Upper Cut-Off CR Relief

Good

Drew County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI S SH 277-COLEMAN · Structure no. 000000000006438

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
720
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 83-02 Lm 8.59 over Upper Cut-Off CR Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying SH 83-02 Lm 8.59 over Upper Cut-Off CR Relief in Drew County, Arkansas. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 720 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,086 by 2028. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSH 83-02 Lm 8.59
CrossesUpper Cut-Off CR Relief
Location2.5 MI S SH 277-COLEMAN
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates33.74034, -91.74741
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic720 (2018)
Projected traffic1,086 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 83-02 Lm 8.59 over Upper Cut-Off CR Relief built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 83-02 Lm 8.59 over Upper Cut-Off CR Relief 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SH 83-02 Lm 8.59 over Upper Cut-Off CR Relief carry?

About 720 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 83-02 Lm 8.59 over Upper Cut-Off CR Relief?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 83-02 Lm 8.59 over Upper Cut-Off CR Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.