US Bridges

US 63-13 Lm 8.29 over Up&st.Louisswrrs-Jeff CO

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 2.3 MI NE US65B-PINEBLUFF · Structure no. 000000000006582

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
788 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63-13 Lm 8.29 over Up&st.Louisswrrs-Jeff CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63-13 Lm 8.29 over Up&st.Louisswrrs-Jeff 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,700 by 2028. The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 63-13 Lm 8.29
CrossesUp&st.Louisswrrs-Jeff CO
Location2.3 MI NE US65B-PINEBLUFF
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates34.22407, -91.93433
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length788 ft (240.2 m)
Longest span170 ft (51.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2018)
Projected traffic5,700 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63-13 Lm 8.29 over Up&st.Louisswrrs-Jeff CO built?

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

What condition is US 63-13 Lm 8.29 over Up&st.Louisswrrs-Jeff 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 8.29 over Up&st.Louisswrrs-Jeff CO carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 63-13 Lm 8.29 over Up&st.Louisswrrs-Jeff CO?

The structure is 788 ft (240.2 m) long with a longest span of 170 ft (51.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 63-13 Lm 8.29 over Up&st.Louisswrrs-Jeff CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.