US Bridges

Washington Ave. over US HWY 63-06

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2.6 MI W of Main ST · Structure no. 000000000007028

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
275 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,872
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Washington Ave. over US HWY 63-06 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Washington Ave. over US HWY 63-06 in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,872 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,381 by 2025. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesWashington Ave.
CrossesUS HWY 63-06
Location2.6 MI W of Main ST
RouteCity Street 60840
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.83552, -90.74963
Functional classUrban 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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,872 (2018)
Projected traffic6,381 by 2025
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Washington Ave. over US HWY 63-06 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Washington Ave. over US HWY 63-06 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Washington Ave. over US HWY 63-06 carry?

About 5,872 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Washington Ave. over US HWY 63-06?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Washington Ave. over US HWY 63-06?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.