US Bridges

US 63 S16 Lm 0.26 over Saline River

Fair

Bradley County, Arkansas · .44 MI So Cleveland CO LN · Structure no. 000000000006358

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
935 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S16 Lm 0.26 over Saline River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S16 Lm 0.26 over Saline River in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,833 by 2028. The structure is 935 ft (285 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS 63 S16 Lm 0.26
CrossesSaline River
Location.44 MI So Cleveland CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates33.70129, -92.02539
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length935 ft (285 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 closed29.2 mi (47 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 S16 Lm 0.26 over Saline River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S16 Lm 0.26 over Saline River 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 S16 Lm 0.26 over Saline River carry?

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

How long is US 63 S16 Lm 0.26 over Saline River?

The structure is 935 ft (285 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S16 Lm 0.26 over Saline River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.