US Bridges

US 63-14 Lm 4.63 over Sandy Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI N SH 54-PINEBERGEN · Structure no. 000000000006746

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
118 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63-14 Lm 4.63 over Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 63-14 Lm 4.63 over Sandy Creek in Jefferson County, Arkansas. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,900 by 2038. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesUS 63-14 Lm 4.63
CrossesSandy Creek
Location0.6 MI N SH 54-PINEBERGEN
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates34.10955, -91.99325
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.4 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2018)
Projected traffic6,900 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 63-14 Lm 4.63 over Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63-14 Lm 4.63 over Sandy 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 63-14 Lm 4.63 over Sandy Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 63-14 Lm 4.63 over Sandy Creek?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns US 63-14 Lm 4.63 over Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.