US Bridges

CR H 63 S. Harris over Branch

Fair

Garland County, Arkansas · .05 MI N CR 63 · Structure no. 000000000013153

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR H 63 S. Harris over Branch is a concrete continuous slab carrying CR H 63 S. Harris over Branch in Garland County, Arkansas. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2007. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCR H 63 S. Harris
CrossesBranch
Location.05 MI N CR 63
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyGarland County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.40174, -93.25432
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span13 ft (4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2018)
Projected traffic230 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 CR H 63 S. Harris over Branch built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR H 63 S. Harris over Branch 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does CR H 63 S. Harris over Branch carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR H 63 S. Harris over Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns CR H 63 S. Harris over Branch?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.