US Bridges

US 63-03B-LM 0.37 over Village Creek

Poor

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 1.56 MI NW of US 67 · Structure no. 000000000002372

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
182 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63-03B-LM 0.37 over Village Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63-03B-LM 0.37 over Village Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,162 by 2028. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 63-03B-LM 0.37
CrossesVillage Creek
Location1.56 MI NW of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates36.06085, -90.99773
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length182 ft (55.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic930 (2018)
Projected traffic1,162 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$579,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63-03B-LM 0.37 over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63-03B-LM 0.37 over Village Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does US 63-03B-LM 0.37 over Village Creek carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 63-03B-LM 0.37 over Village Creek?

The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 63-03B-LM 0.37 over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.