US Bridges

SH 263/STONE Co. over Roasting Ear Creek

Fair

Stone County, Arkansas · 6.6 MI N SH 66 · Structure no. 0000000000M2598

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 263/STONE Co. over Roasting Ear Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 263/STONE Co. over Roasting Ear Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 90 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 477 by 2028. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 263/STONE Co.
CrossesRoasting Ear Creek
Location6.6 MI N SH 66
RouteState Highway 263
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.93593, -92.36315
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2018)
Projected traffic477 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$220,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 263/STONE Co. over Roasting Ear Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

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

How much traffic does SH 263/STONE Co. over Roasting Ear Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 263/STONE Co. over Roasting Ear Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SH 263/STONE Co. over Roasting Ear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.