US Bridges

US 463-02-LM 10.02 over Ditch 26

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 2 MI No JCT SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000000574

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1939
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 463-02-LM 10.02 over Ditch 26 is a concrete tee beam carrying US 463-02-LM 10.02 over Ditch 26 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1939, so it is 97 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 646 by 2028. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 463-02-LM 10.02
CrossesDitch 26
Location2 MI No JCT SH 14
RouteState Highway 463
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.57245, -90.50195
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2018)
Projected traffic646 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$306,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 463-02-LM 10.02 over Ditch 26 built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1939.

What condition is US 463-02-LM 10.02 over Ditch 26 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2022.

How much traffic does US 463-02-LM 10.02 over Ditch 26 carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 463-02-LM 10.02 over Ditch 26?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 463-02-LM 10.02 over Ditch 26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.