US Bridges

County Road 63 over Big Creek Sebastian Co.

Fair

Sebastian County, Arkansas · 1.4 MI East JCT HWY 253 · Structure no. 000000000018534

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
101
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

County Road 63 over Big Creek Sebastian Co. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying County Road 63 over Big Creek Sebastian Co. in Sebastian County, Arkansas. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 101 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2007. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCounty Road 63
CrossesBig Creek Sebastian Co.
Location1.4 MI East JCT HWY 253
RouteCounty Highway 63
CountySebastian County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.35094, -94.1435
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
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 10
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic101 (2018)
Projected traffic117 by 2007
Trucks1%
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 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 over Big Creek Sebastian Co. built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is County Road 63 over Big Creek Sebastian 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does County Road 63 over Big Creek Sebastian Co. carry?

About 101 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is County Road 63 over Big Creek Sebastian Co.?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns County Road 63 over Big Creek Sebastian Co.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.