US Bridges

US 63 S-17 LM14.62 over Branch Laigle CR

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · 0.4 MI S Inter SH 160 · Structure no. 000000000006530

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,397
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S-17 LM14.62 over Branch Laigle CR is a concrete tee beam carrying US 63 S-17 LM14.62 over Branch Laigle CR 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 1,397 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,916 by 2028. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 63 S-17 LM14.62
CrossesBranch Laigle CR
Location0.4 MI S Inter SH 160
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates33.42884, -92.20135
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 inspectionSeptember 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,397 (2018)
Projected traffic1,916 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 LM14.62 over Branch Laigle CR built?

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

What condition is US 63 S-17 LM14.62 over Branch Laigle CR 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 S-17 LM14.62 over Branch Laigle CR carry?

About 1,397 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S-17 LM14.62 over Branch Laigle CR?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S-17 LM14.62 over Branch Laigle CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.