US Bridges

US 63-06- Lm 5.26 over Whaley Creek

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 0.5 MI SW JCT SH 230 · Structure no. 0000000000X1119

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
107 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63-06- Lm 5.26 over Whaley Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 63-06- Lm 5.26 over Whaley Creek 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,762 by 2028. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 63-06- Lm 5.26
CrossesWhaley Creek
Location0.5 MI SW JCT SH 230
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates35.90321, -90.80996
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,762 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 5.26 over Whaley Creek built?

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

What condition is US 63-06- Lm 5.26 over Whaley Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 63-06- Lm 5.26 over Whaley Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 63-06- Lm 5.26 over Whaley Creek?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns US 63-06- Lm 5.26 over Whaley Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.