US Bridges

US 63 S-17 LM27.24 over Raymond Lake

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · 1.5 MI No Union CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006304

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
728 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S-17 LM27.24 over Raymond Lake is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S-17 LM27.24 over Raymond Lake 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,661 by 2028. The structure is 728 ft (221.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesUS 63 S-17 LM27.24
CrossesRaymond Lake
Location1.5 MI No Union CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates33.30084, -92.34204
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length728 ft (221.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2018)
Projected traffic1,661 by 2028
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 LM27.24 over Raymond Lake built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S-17 LM27.24 over Raymond Lake in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 S-17 LM27.24 over Raymond Lake carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S-17 LM27.24 over Raymond Lake?

The structure is 728 ft (221.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S-17 LM27.24 over Raymond Lake?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.