US Bridges

US 63/SHARP County over Browns Creek

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · .04 MI N of Lawrence CO · Structure no. 000000000002554

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
66 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63/SHARP County over Browns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 63/SHARP County over Browns Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,806 by 2028. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63/SHARP County
CrossesBrowns Creek
Location.04 MI N of Lawrence CO
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.24386, -91.26893
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2018)
Projected traffic7,806 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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/SHARP County over Browns Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63/SHARP County over Browns Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 63/SHARP County over Browns Creek carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 63/SHARP County over Browns Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US 63/SHARP County over Browns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.