US Bridges

US 63 S16 Lm 0.11 over Saline River Relief

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · .11 MI So Bradley CO LN · Structure no. 000000000006359

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

About this bridge

US 63 S16 Lm 0.11 over Saline River Relief is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S16 Lm 0.11 over Saline River Relief 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 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 3,100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,833 by 2028. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 63 S16 Lm 0.11
CrossesSaline River Relief
Location.11 MI So Bradley CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates33.7036, -92.02317
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 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 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 closed19.9 mi (32 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 0.11 over Saline River Relief built?

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

What condition is US 63 S16 Lm 0.11 over Saline River Relief 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 S16 Lm 0.11 over Saline River Relief carry?

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

How long is US 63 S16 Lm 0.11 over Saline River Relief?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S16 Lm 0.11 over Saline River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.