US Bridges

County Road 63-B over Ouachita River Polk Co.

Fair

Polk County, Arkansas · 3.15 MI NE SH 8&CR 63B · Structure no. 000000000020403

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
186 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 63-B over Ouachita River Polk Co. is a concrete channel beam carrying County Road 63-B over Ouachita River Polk Co. in Polk County, Arkansas. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 130 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 217 by 2007. The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 63-B
CrossesOuachita River Polk Co.
Location3.15 MI NE SH 8&CR 63B
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountyPolk County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.56361, -94.06521
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length186 ft (56.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2018)
Projected traffic217 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 County Road 63-B over Ouachita River Polk Co. built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 63-B over Ouachita River Polk Co. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 63-B over Ouachita River Polk Co. carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 63-B over Ouachita River Polk Co.?

The structure is 186 ft (56.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 63-B over Ouachita River Polk Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.