US Bridges

US HWY 63 Sec 11 over I 40-SEC 42 Log 193.22

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · 2.66 MI N US 70 · Structure no. 000000000003708

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US HWY 63 Sec 11 over I 40-SEC 42 Log 193.22 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US HWY 63 Sec 11 over I 40-SEC 42 Log 193.22 in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,986 by 2028. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS HWY 63 Sec 11
CrossesI 40-SEC 42 Log 193.22
Location2.66 MI N US 70
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.81933, -91.56678
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2018)
Projected traffic4,986 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$352 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US HWY 63 Sec 11 over I 40-SEC 42 Log 193.22 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US HWY 63 Sec 11 over I 40-SEC 42 Log 193.22 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US HWY 63 Sec 11 over I 40-SEC 42 Log 193.22 carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US HWY 63 Sec 11 over I 40-SEC 42 Log 193.22?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US HWY 63 Sec 11 over I 40-SEC 42 Log 193.22?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.