US Bridges

US 63 S-18 LM10.11 over Mill Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 1.1 MI North JCT SH 129 · Structure no. 000000000006490

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S-18 LM10.11 over Mill Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 63 S-18 LM10.11 over Mill Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,081 by 2027. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 63 S-18 LM10.11
CrossesMill Creek
Location1.1 MI North JCT SH 129
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates33.23574, -92.50797
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum 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

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2018)
Projected traffic2,081 by 2027
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S-18 LM10.11 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S-18 LM10.11 over Mill 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 S-18 LM10.11 over Mill Creek carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S-18 LM10.11 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S-18 LM10.11 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.