US Bridges

SH 263/STONE Co. over Branch of Mill Creek

Fair

Stone County, Arkansas · 3.4 MI N SH 263 · Structure no. 0000000000X1349

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
502
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 263/STONE Co. over Branch of Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SH 263/STONE Co. over Branch of Mill Creek in Stone County, Arkansas. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger 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 502 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2030. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 263/STONE Co.
CrossesBranch of Mill Creek
Location3.4 MI N SH 263
RouteState Highway 263
CountyStone County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.9148, -92.32404
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic502 (2018)
Projected traffic800 by 2030
Trucks10%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SH 263/STONE Co. over Branch of Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 263/STONE Co. over Branch of Mill 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 Branch of Mill Creek carry?

About 502 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

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

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SH 263/STONE Co. over Branch of Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.