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US 63-03- Lm 1.77 over Spring River

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 1.77 MI SE Sharp CO · Structure no. 000000000002540

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
528 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
5,472
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63-03- Lm 1.77 over Spring River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63-03- Lm 1.77 over Spring River in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,472 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,123 by 2028. The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63-03- Lm 1.77
CrossesSpring River
Location1.77 MI SE Sharp CO
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.23397, -91.23972
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 20
Structure length528 ft (160.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,472 (2010)
Projected traffic7,123 by 2028
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$2.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63-03- Lm 1.77 over Spring River built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63-03- Lm 1.77 over Spring River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 63-03- Lm 1.77 over Spring River carry?

About 5,472 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 63-03- Lm 1.77 over Spring River?

The structure is 528 ft (160.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 63-03- Lm 1.77 over Spring River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.