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US 63 S-17 LM13.26 over Laigle Creek

Fair

Bradley County, Arkansas · .5 MI SW of Hermitage · Structure no. 000000000005561

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
315 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S-17 LM13.26 over Laigle Creek is a concrete slab carrying US 63 S-17 LM13.26 over Laigle Creek in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,938 by 2028. The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63 S-17 LM13.26
CrossesLaigle Creek
Location.5 MI SW of Hermitage
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyBradley County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.44134, -92.18583
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length315 ft (96 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic2,938 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 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-17 LM13.26 over Laigle Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S-17 LM13.26 over Laigle 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does US 63 S-17 LM13.26 over Laigle Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S-17 LM13.26 over Laigle Creek?

The structure is 315 ft (96 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S-17 LM13.26 over Laigle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.