US Bridges

US 63 (ramp 9) over SH 190 NB & SB Lanes

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · I-530/SH190-PINEBLUFFMALL · Structure no. 000000000005422

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
533 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,228
2011 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 (ramp 9) over SH 190 NB & SB Lanes is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 (ramp 9) over SH 190 NB & SB Lanes in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older 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 3,228 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,220 by 2028. The structure is 533 ft (162.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 63 (ramp 9)
CrossesSH 190 NB & SB Lanes
LocationI-530/SH190-PINEBLUFFMALL
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates34.20468, -91.96749
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length533 ft (162.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,228 (2011)
Projected traffic7,220 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 (ramp 9) over SH 190 NB & SB Lanes built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 (ramp 9) over SH 190 NB & SB Lanes 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 (ramp 9) over SH 190 NB & SB Lanes carry?

About 3,228 vehicles per day (2011 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 63 (ramp 9) over SH 190 NB & SB Lanes?

The structure is 533 ft (162.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 (ramp 9) over SH 190 NB & SB Lanes?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.