US Bridges

Was SR 363 over Galla Creek

FairPosted for load

Pope County, Arkansas · 1.24 M NE from End SH 363 · Structure no. 000000000016270

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,036
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Was SR 363 over Galla Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Was SR 363 over Galla Creek in Pope County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,036 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 285 by 2007. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesWas SR 363
CrossesGalla Creek
Location1.24 M NE from End SH 363
RouteCounty Highway 34
CountyPope County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.26403, -93.00583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,036 (2018)
Projected traffic285 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Was SR 363 over Galla Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Was SR 363 over Galla 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Was SR 363 over Galla Creek carry?

About 1,036 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Was SR 363 over Galla Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Was SR 363 over Galla Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.