US Bridges

US 63 S16 LM5.60 over Franklin Ck

Good

Bradley County, Arkansas · 2.1 MI N of Warren · Structure no. 000000000006660

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
98 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S16 LM5.60 over Franklin Ck is a concrete tee beam carrying US 63 S16 LM5.60 over Franklin Ck in Bradley County, Arkansas. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 3,500 by 2038. The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 63 S16 LM5.60
CrossesFranklin Ck
Location2.1 MI N of Warren
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates33.64347, -92.06301
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (30 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,100 (2018)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 LM5.60 over Franklin Ck built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S16 LM5.60 over Franklin Ck 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 63 S16 LM5.60 over Franklin Ck carry?

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

How long is US 63 S16 LM5.60 over Franklin Ck?

The structure is 98 ft (30 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S16 LM5.60 over Franklin Ck?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.