US 63 over Ouachita Riv @ Moro Bay
FairBradley County, Arkansas · At Union County Line · Structure no. 000000000006303
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 2,745 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 over Ouachita Riv @ Moro Bay is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over Ouachita Riv @ Moro Bay in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,661 by 2028. The structure is 2,745 ft (836.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 63 over Ouachita Riv @ Moro Bay built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 63 over Ouachita Riv @ Moro Bay 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 63 over Ouachita Riv @ Moro Bay carry?
About 1,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 63 over Ouachita Riv @ Moro Bay?
The structure is 2,745 ft (836.7 m) long with a longest span of 305 ft (93 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 over Ouachita Riv @ Moro Bay?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.