US Bridges

US 63 S-17 LM22.52 over Charivari Crk

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · 6.16 MI N of Union of CO · Structure no. 000000000006528

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S-17 LM22.52 over Charivari Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying US 63 S-17 LM22.52 over Charivari Crk in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

CarriesUS 63 S-17 LM22.52
CrossesCharivari Crk
Location6.16 MI N of Union of CO
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates33.35215, -92.2951
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed39.8 mi (64 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 LM22.52 over Charivari Crk built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S-17 LM22.52 over Charivari Crk 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 S-17 LM22.52 over Charivari Crk carry?

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

How long is US 63 S-17 LM22.52 over Charivari Crk?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S-17 LM22.52 over Charivari Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.