US Bridges

SH 163-04- Lm 5.56 over Big Creek

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 5.56 N JCT of SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000003008

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
637
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 163-04- Lm 5.56 over Big Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 163-04- Lm 5.56 over Big Creek in Poinsett 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 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 637 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,055 by 2028. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 163-04- Lm 5.56
CrossesBig Creek
Location5.56 N JCT of SH 14
RouteState Highway 163
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.61502, -90.6605
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic637 (2018)
Projected traffic1,055 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 163-04- Lm 5.56 over Big Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 163-04- Lm 5.56 over Big Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SH 163-04- Lm 5.56 over Big Creek carry?

About 637 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 163-04- Lm 5.56 over Big Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 163-04- Lm 5.56 over Big Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.