US Bridges

US63 Sharp County over Flat Creek

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · 2.95 MI SE Fulton Co.Line · Structure no. 000000000007394

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,534
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US63 Sharp County over Flat Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US63 Sharp County over Flat Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 7,534 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,000 by 2036. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS63 Sharp County
CrossesFlat Creek
Location2.95 MI SE Fulton Co.Line
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates36.31185, -91.4637
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.9 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,534 (2017)
Projected traffic12,000 by 2036
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 US63 Sharp County over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US63 Sharp County over Flat Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US63 Sharp County over Flat Creek carry?

About 7,534 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US63 Sharp County over Flat Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US63 Sharp County over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.