SH-238/SEC-1/L7.63 over Little Piney Creek
PoorPosted for loadMonroe County, Arkansas · 8.27 MI East of JCT US 49 · Structure no. 0000000000M2503
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old, rebuilt 1971
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 31 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 260
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH-238/SEC-1/L7.63 over Little Piney Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH-238/SEC-1/L7.63 over Little Piney Creek in Monroe County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 77 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 260 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2038. The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH-238/SEC-1/L7.63 over Little Piney Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.
What condition is SH-238/SEC-1/L7.63 over Little Piney Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SH-238/SEC-1/L7.63 over Little Piney Creek carry?
About 260 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is SH-238/SEC-1/L7.63 over Little Piney Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.5 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SH-238/SEC-1/L7.63 over Little Piney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.