US Bridges

SH 263/STONE Co. over Branch

Fair

Stone County, Arkansas · 9.1 MI S SH 66 · Structure no. 0000000000M2592

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
599
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 263/STONE Co. over Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 263/STONE Co. over Branch in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 5 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 599 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 676 by 2028. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 263/STONE Co.
CrossesBranch
Location9.1 MI S SH 66
RouteState Highway 263
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.77165, -92.29286
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span17 ft (5.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic599 (2018)
Projected traffic676 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 263/STONE Co. over Branch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SH 263/STONE Co. over Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SH 263/STONE Co. over Branch carry?

About 599 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 263/STONE Co. over Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SH 263/STONE Co. over Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.