US Bridges

US 63 S-16 LM-0.89 over Saline River Relief

Fair

Bradley County, Arkansas · 3.7 MI NE JCT SH 53 · Structure no. 000000000001475

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
246 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S-16 LM-0.89 over Saline River Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US 63 S-16 LM-0.89 over Saline River Relief in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1992, 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.

It carries about 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,833 by 2028. The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 63 S-16 LM-0.89
CrossesSaline River Relief
Location3.7 MI NE JCT SH 53
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates33.69554, -92.03266
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length246 ft (75 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,833 by 2028
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 63 S-16 LM-0.89 over Saline River Relief built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 63 S-16 LM-0.89 over Saline River Relief 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 S-16 LM-0.89 over Saline River Relief carry?

About 3,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S-16 LM-0.89 over Saline River Relief?

The structure is 246 ft (75 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S-16 LM-0.89 over Saline River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.