US Bridges

US 63-03- Lm 15.81 over SH 25 Black River

Good

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 1 MI E SH 117 · Structure no. 000000000007263

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
2,593 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,539
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63-03- Lm 15.81 over SH 25 Black River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63-03- Lm 15.81 over SH 25 Black River in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 8,539 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2033. The structure is 2,593 ft (790.3 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesUS 63-03- Lm 15.81
CrossesSH 25 Black River
Location1 MI E SH 117
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates36.10282, -91.09853
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+18 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,593 ft (790.3 m)
Longest span310 ft (94.5 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width75 ft (22.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,539 (2015)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2033
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63-03- Lm 15.81 over SH 25 Black River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63-03- Lm 15.81 over SH 25 Black 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 63-03- Lm 15.81 over SH 25 Black River carry?

About 8,539 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 63-03- Lm 15.81 over SH 25 Black River?

The structure is 2,593 ft (790.3 m) long with a longest span of 310 ft (94.5 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns US 63-03- Lm 15.81 over SH 25 Black River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.