US Bridges

SH 84 - 03 - 7.51 over Bigsby Creek

PoorPosted for load

Pike County, Arkansas · 2.5 MI W of Amity · Structure no. 0000000000M1557

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
133 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 84 - 03 - 7.51 over Bigsby Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 84 - 03 - 7.51 over Bigsby Creek in Pike County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 953 by 2028. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 84 - 03 - 7.51
CrossesBigsby Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Amity
RouteState Highway 84
CountyPike County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.26302, -93.51727
Functional classRural Major Collector

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadUnknown
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2018)
Projected traffic953 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 SH 84 - 03 - 7.51 over Bigsby Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 84 - 03 - 7.51 over Bigsby 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SH 84 - 03 - 7.51 over Bigsby Creek carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 84 - 03 - 7.51 over Bigsby Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SH 84 - 03 - 7.51 over Bigsby Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.