US Bridges

US63 S-15 Lm 25.06 over Saline Relief

Fair

Cleveland County, Arkansas · 0.80 MI N of Bradley Co. · Structure no. 000000000000543

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
177 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US63 S-15 Lm 25.06 over Saline Relief is a concrete tee beam carrying US63 S-15 Lm 25.06 over Saline Relief in Cleveland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 96 years old, older 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 5 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,011 by 2028. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS63 S-15 Lm 25.06
CrossesSaline Relief
Location0.80 MI N of Bradley Co.
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyCleveland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates33.71431, -92.01504
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2018)
Projected traffic3,011 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$615,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US63 S-15 Lm 25.06 over Saline Relief built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US63 S-15 Lm 25.06 over Saline Relief 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US63 S-15 Lm 25.06 over Saline Relief carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US63 S-15 Lm 25.06 over Saline Relief?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US63 S-15 Lm 25.06 over Saline Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.