FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

US 63-03-LM 12.47

Carrying US 63-03-LM 12.47 over STENNIT CREEK

12.47 MI SE SHARP CO LINE, Lawrence, Arkansas

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: US 63-03-LM 12.47

The US 63-03-LM 12.47 bridge in Lawrence, Arkansas carries US 63-03-LM 12.47 over STENNIT CREEK. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 5 sections, stretching 43.3 meters (142 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,800 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Arkansas bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 25.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How US 63-03-LM 12.47 compares

▲ 0.5
Load rating vs Arkansas average (24.9 t)
Top 46%
Higher load rating than 54% of Arkansas bridges
61
Bridges in Lawrence · 7 in Poor condition
US 63-03-LM 12.47 25.4 t
Arkansas average 24.9 t

Live comparison across Arkansas.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
49.0 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.0
Serviceability /30
10.0
Essentiality /15
0.0
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
25.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1953
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
43.3 m (142 ft)
Deck Width
9.6 m (31 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,800 vehicles/day
Structure Number
0000000000A0655

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US 63-03-LM 12.47 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare US 63-03-LM 12.47 against other structures in Lawrence and across Arkansas. Arkansas bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for US 63-03-LM 12.47?

US 63-03-LM 12.47 in Lawrence, Arkansas has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is US 63-03-LM 12.47 inspected?

US 63-03-LM 12.47's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,800 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US 63-03-LM 12.47 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for US 63-03-LM 12.47?

US 63-03-LM 12.47 has an NBI inventory load rating of 25.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining US 63-03-LM 12.47?

US 63-03-LM 12.47 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is US 63-03-LM 12.47 and does age affect safety?

US 63-03-LM 12.47 was built in 1953, making it 73 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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