US Bridges

US 63 -03-LM20.34 over Big Running Water

Good

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 3.4 M NW Jct. US 67 · Structure no. 000000000007161

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
221 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 -03-LM20.34 over Big Running Water is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 -03-LM20.34 over Big Running Water in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2029. The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 63 -03-LM20.34
CrossesBig Running Water
Location3.4 M NW Jct. US 67
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates36.07206, -91.02813
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 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

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length221 ft (67.4 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2018)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2029
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 -03-LM20.34 over Big Running Water built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 -03-LM20.34 over Big Running Water 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US 63 -03-LM20.34 over Big Running Water carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 63 -03-LM20.34 over Big Running Water?

The structure is 221 ft (67.4 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 -03-LM20.34 over Big Running Water?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.