SH 237 SEC.01-9.83 over Sulphur River
PoorMiller County, Arkansas · 9.83 MI S JCT of US 71 · Structure no. 000000000003752
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 532 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 237 SEC.01-9.83 over Sulphur River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 237 SEC.01-9.83 over Sulphur River in Miller County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 4 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.
It carries about 730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 967 by 2028. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 237 SEC.01-9.83 over Sulphur River built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 237 SEC.01-9.83 over Sulphur River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SH 237 SEC.01-9.83 over Sulphur River carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 237 SEC.01-9.83 over Sulphur River?
The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH 237 SEC.01-9.83 over Sulphur River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.