US Bridges

SH 263/STONE Co. over Roasting Ear Creek

Fair

Stone County, Arkansas · 7.0 MI N JCT SH 66 & 263 · Structure no. 0000000000M2599

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 263/STONE Co. over Roasting Ear Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SH 263/STONE Co. over Roasting Ear Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 48 ft (14.6 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
Location7.0 MI N JCT SH 66 & 263
RouteState Highway 263
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.93814, -92.36818
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 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 statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$241,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

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 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 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.