US Bridges

US 63 over Trace Creek

Good

Fulton County, Arkansas · 1.4 M S SH 9 West · Structure no. 000000000007299

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 over Trace Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over Trace Creek in Fulton County, Arkansas. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2034. The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 63
CrossesTrace Creek
Location1.4 M S SH 9 West
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates36.48136, -91.52198
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length192 ft (58.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2018)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2034
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 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 US 63 over Trace Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 over Trace 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 over Trace Creek carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 63 over Trace Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 over Trace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.