US Bridges

US 63 S-18 LM17.70 over US 167

Good

Union County, Arkansas · Intersection US 63 &167 · Structure no. 000000000006904

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
218 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S-18 LM17.70 over US 167 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 63 S-18 LM17.70 over US 167 in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,793 by 2028. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 73 ft wide.

CarriesUS 63 S-18 LM17.70
CrossesUS 167
LocationIntersection US 63 &167
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates33.21353, -92.63424
Functional classUrban 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.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2018)
Projected traffic9,793 by 2028
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 S-18 LM17.70 over US 167 built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S-18 LM17.70 over US 167 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 S-18 LM17.70 over US 167 carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S-18 LM17.70 over US 167?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S-18 LM17.70 over US 167?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.