US Bridges

US 63-03-LM 12.47 over Stennit Creek

Fair

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 12.47 MI SE Sharp CO Line · Structure no. 0000000000A0655

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
142 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63-03-LM 12.47 over Stennit Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 63-03-LM 12.47 over Stennit Creek in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,372 by 2028. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63-03-LM 12.47
CrossesStennit Creek
Location12.47 MI SE Sharp CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyLawrence County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.12124, -91.14892
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2018)
Projected traffic9,372 by 2028
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63-03-LM 12.47 over Stennit Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63-03-LM 12.47 over Stennit 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 12.47 over Stennit Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is US 63-03-LM 12.47 over Stennit Creek?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 63-03-LM 12.47 over Stennit Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.