US Bridges

SH 83-04 Lm 3.28 over Kerch Canal

Good

Lincoln County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI S SH 114-GOULD · Structure no. 000000000006350

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
357
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 83-04 Lm 3.28 over Kerch Canal is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 83-04 Lm 3.28 over Kerch Canal in Lincoln 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 357 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 571 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSH 83-04 Lm 3.28
CrossesKerch Canal
Location2.5 MI S SH 114-GOULD
RouteState Highway 83
Coordinates33.94078, -91.58625
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic357 (2018)
Projected traffic571 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 83-04 Lm 3.28 over Kerch Canal built?

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

What condition is SH 83-04 Lm 3.28 over Kerch Canal 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 83-04 Lm 3.28 over Kerch Canal carry?

About 357 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 83-04 Lm 3.28 over Kerch Canal?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SH 83-04 Lm 3.28 over Kerch Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.