US Bridges

SH63 Sharp County over Forty Island Crk/ Wdlnd

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Sharp County, Arkansas · .7M E JCT SH63 · Structure no. 000000000006950

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
500 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH63 Sharp County over Forty Island Crk/ Wdlnd is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH63 Sharp County over Forty Island Crk/ Wdlnd in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,479 by 2028. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesSH63 Sharp County
CrossesForty Island Crk/ Wdlnd
Location.7M E JCT SH63
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates36.32034, -91.47694
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span155 ft (47.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2018)
Projected traffic4,479 by 2028
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed—
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 SH63 Sharp County over Forty Island Crk/ Wdlnd built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH63 Sharp County over Forty Island Crk/ Wdlnd 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SH63 Sharp County over Forty Island Crk/ Wdlnd carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is SH63 Sharp County over Forty Island Crk/ Wdlnd?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 155 ft (47.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns SH63 Sharp County over Forty Island Crk/ Wdlnd?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.