US 63 Log 10.70 over Wolf Bayou
PoorPrairie County, Arkansas · 2.5 M N of SH 86 West · Structure no. 000000000001858
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 63 Log 10.70 over Wolf Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 Log 10.70 over Wolf Bayou in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,362 by 2028. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 63 Log 10.70 over Wolf Bayou built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 63 Log 10.70 over Wolf Bayou in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does US 63 Log 10.70 over Wolf Bayou carry?
About 3,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 63 Log 10.70 over Wolf Bayou?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns US 63 Log 10.70 over Wolf Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.