US Bridges

US 63-13 Lm 3.24 over Plum Bayou-Jefferson CO

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 3.0 MI S US79B-ALTHIEMER · Structure no. 000000000006566

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
414 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63-13 Lm 3.24 over Plum Bayou-Jefferson CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63-13 Lm 3.24 over Plum Bayou-Jefferson CO in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,814 by 2028. The structure is 414 ft (126.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 63-13 Lm 3.24
CrossesPlum Bayou-Jefferson CO
Location3.0 MI S US79B-ALTHIEMER
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates34.26963, -91.87737
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length414 ft (126.3 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2018)
Projected traffic4,814 by 2028
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 US 63-13 Lm 3.24 over Plum Bayou-Jefferson CO built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63-13 Lm 3.24 over Plum Bayou-Jefferson CO 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 63-13 Lm 3.24 over Plum Bayou-Jefferson CO carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is US 63-13 Lm 3.24 over Plum Bayou-Jefferson CO?

The structure is 414 ft (126.3 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 63-13 Lm 3.24 over Plum Bayou-Jefferson CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.