US Bridges

US63B-06B- Lm 1.06 over Whaley Slough

Fair

Craighead County, Arkansas · 1.06 M S of Jct. 63B & 63 · Structure no. 0000000000M1133

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
739
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US63B-06B- Lm 1.06 over Whaley Slough is a concrete culvert carrying US63B-06B- Lm 1.06 over Whaley Slough in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6 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 739 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 819 by 2028. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS63B-06B- Lm 1.06
CrossesWhaley Slough
Location1.06 M S of Jct. 63B & 63
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates35.9163, -90.8059
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic739 (2018)
Projected traffic819 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US63B-06B- Lm 1.06 over Whaley Slough built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is US63B-06B- Lm 1.06 over Whaley Slough 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US63B-06B- Lm 1.06 over Whaley Slough carry?

About 739 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US63B-06B- Lm 1.06 over Whaley Slough?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US63B-06B- Lm 1.06 over Whaley Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.