US Bridges

US 63-03- Lm 7.17 over Harding Creek

FairPosted for load

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 7.17 MI SE Sharp CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000A0650

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63-03- Lm 7.17 over Harding Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 63-03- Lm 7.17 over Harding Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 96 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,872 by 2028. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63-03- Lm 7.17
CrossesHarding Creek
Location7.17 MI SE Sharp CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.19345, -91.16615
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating22 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,100 (2018)
Projected traffic7,872 by 2028
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$841,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63-03- Lm 7.17 over Harding Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is US 63-03- Lm 7.17 over Harding Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 63-03- Lm 7.17 over Harding Creek carry?

About 6,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 63-03- Lm 7.17 over Harding Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 63-03- Lm 7.17 over Harding Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.