US Bridges

SH 26-SEC.03-16.63 over Antoine River

Poor

Pike County, Arkansas · East Edge of Antoine · Structure no. 000000000002864

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,227
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 26-SEC.03-16.63 over Antoine River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 26-SEC.03-16.63 over Antoine River in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,227 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,379 by 2028. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSH 26-SEC.03-16.63
CrossesAntoine River
LocationEast Edge of Antoine
RouteState Highway 26
Coordinates34.03874, -93.41837
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,227 (2018)
Projected traffic1,379 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$875,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 26-SEC.03-16.63 over Antoine River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 26-SEC.03-16.63 over Antoine 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SH 26-SEC.03-16.63 over Antoine River carry?

About 1,227 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 26-SEC.03-16.63 over Antoine River?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 26-SEC.03-16.63 over Antoine River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.