SH 463 Rt Side Pvt over Rt HWY RD Ditch
PoorPosted for loadCraighead County, Arkansas · 0.10 S JCT 463&INGLES RD · Structure no. 000000000021539
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SH 463 Rt Side Pvt over Rt HWY RD Ditch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 463 Rt Side Pvt over Rt HWY RD Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12 by 2030. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SH 463 Rt Side Pvt over Rt HWY RD Ditch built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is SH 463 Rt Side Pvt over Rt HWY RD Ditch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SH 463 Rt Side Pvt over Rt HWY RD Ditch carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SH 463 Rt Side Pvt over Rt HWY RD Ditch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SH 463 Rt Side Pvt over Rt HWY RD Ditch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.