US Bridges

SH 163-04-LM 8.83 over Barker Creek

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 8.83 N JCT of SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000003009

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,667
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 163-04-LM 8.83 over Barker Creek is a concrete slab carrying SH 163-04-LM 8.83 over Barker 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 1,667 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,987 by 2028. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 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 8.83
CrossesBarker Creek
Location8.83 N JCT of SH 14
RouteState Highway 163
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.66038, -90.65947
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length56 ft (17.1 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 traffic1,667 (2018)
Projected traffic1,987 by 2028
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$274,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 163-04-LM 8.83 over Barker Creek built?

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

What condition is SH 163-04-LM 8.83 over Barker 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 8.83 over Barker Creek carry?

About 1,667 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SH 163-04-LM 8.83 over Barker Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SH 163-04-LM 8.83 over Barker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.