US Bridges

Co. Rd. 63 Seb. CO over Diamond Grove Stream

FairPosted for load

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 0.16 M N SH 96 · Structure no. 000000000016808

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Co. Rd. 63 Seb. CO over Diamond Grove Stream is a concrete continuous slab carrying Co. Rd. 63 Seb. CO over Diamond Grove Stream in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2007. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCo. Rd. 63 Seb. CO
CrossesDiamond Grove Stream
Location0.16 M N SH 96
RouteCounty Highway 63
Coordinates35.32067, -94.19597
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic310 (2018)
Projected traffic145 by 2007
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Co. Rd. 63 Seb. CO over Diamond Grove Stream built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Co. Rd. 63 Seb. CO over Diamond Grove Stream 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Co. Rd. 63 Seb. CO over Diamond Grove Stream carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Co. Rd. 63 Seb. CO over Diamond Grove Stream?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Co. Rd. 63 Seb. CO over Diamond Grove Stream?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.