US Bridges

US 63 Log 1.00 over Hurricane Cr.

Good

Prairie County, Arkansas · 1.66 MI N JCT of US 70 · Structure no. 0000000000M0351

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 Log 1.00 over Hurricane Cr. is a concrete culvert carrying US 63 Log 1.00 over Hurricane Cr. in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,986 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 63 Log 1.00
CrossesHurricane Cr.
Location1.66 MI N JCT of US 70
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates34.80403, -91.56681
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,986 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 Log 1.00 over Hurricane Cr. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 Log 1.00 over Hurricane Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 Log 1.00 over Hurricane Cr. carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 63 Log 1.00 over Hurricane Cr.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 63 Log 1.00 over Hurricane Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.