CR 870-H Old US 63 over Ditch 123
PoorClosed to trafficPoinsett County, Arkansas · .10 MI E JCT SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000001690
- Built
- 1933
- 92 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 667
- 2018 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
CR 870-H Old US 63 over Ditch 123 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying CR 870-H Old US 63 over Ditch 123 in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 667 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 621 by 2015. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 CR 870-H Old US 63 over Ditch 123 built?
It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.
What condition is CR 870-H Old US 63 over Ditch 123 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does CR 870-H Old US 63 over Ditch 123 carry?
About 667 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is CR 870-H Old US 63 over Ditch 123?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns CR 870-H Old US 63 over Ditch 123?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.