US Bridges

US 63 Sharp County over Sugar Creek

Good

Sharp County, Arkansas · 1.20 MI E JCT SH 175 · Structure no. 000000000007395

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
128 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,800
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 Sharp County over Sugar Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 Sharp County over Sugar 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 5,800 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2038. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 63 Sharp County
CrossesSugar Creek
Location1.20 MI E JCT SH 175
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates36.30274, -91.42774
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 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 width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,800 (2018)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2038
Trucks23%
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 US 63 Sharp County over Sugar Creek built?

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

What condition is US 63 Sharp County over Sugar 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 Sharp County over Sugar Creek carry?

About 5,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 63 Sharp County over Sugar Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 Sharp County over Sugar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.