US Bridges

US 63-06- Lm 0.30 over Cypress Slough

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.34 MI So. Greene Co. Li · Structure no. 000000000006859

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,699
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63-06- Lm 0.30 over Cypress Slough is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63-06- Lm 0.30 over Cypress Slough in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 12,699 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,762 by 2028. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

CarriesUS 63-06- Lm 0.30
CrossesCypress Slough
Location0.34 MI So. Greene Co. Li
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates35.96495, -90.84319
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,699 (2018)
Projected traffic14,762 by 2028
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63-06- Lm 0.30 over Cypress Slough built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63-06- Lm 0.30 over Cypress Slough 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 63-06- Lm 0.30 over Cypress Slough carry?

About 12,699 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 63-06- Lm 0.30 over Cypress Slough?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 63-06- Lm 0.30 over Cypress Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.