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US 463-03 Lm 2.51 over Bayou Bartholomew

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.34 MI N I-530-PINEBLUFF · Structure no. 000000000006225

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
299 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 463-03 Lm 2.51 over Bayou Bartholomew is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 463-03 Lm 2.51 over Bayou Bartholomew in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 15,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,734 by 2028. The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 463-03 Lm 2.51
CrossesBayou Bartholomew
Location0.34 MI N I-530-PINEBLUFF
RouteU.S. Route 463
CountyJefferson County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.177, -92.0064
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.2 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,734 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 US 463-03 Lm 2.51 over Bayou Bartholomew built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 463-03 Lm 2.51 over Bayou Bartholomew 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US 463-03 Lm 2.51 over Bayou Bartholomew carry?

About 15,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 463-03 Lm 2.51 over Bayou Bartholomew?

The structure is 299 ft (91.2 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 463-03 Lm 2.51 over Bayou Bartholomew?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.