US Bridges

US 63 over Cache River

Good

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 0.03 MI NW Craighead Cl · Structure no. 000000000006979

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
292 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 over Cache River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 over Cache River in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,745 by 2028. The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 63
CrossesCache River
Location0.03 MI NW Craighead Cl
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates35.9715, -90.85261
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length292 ft (89.1 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,745 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 over Cache River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 over Cache River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 over Cache River carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 63 over Cache River?

The structure is 292 ft (89.1 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 over Cache River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.