US Bridges

SH 463 over Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · 2.2 M NW of Bay · Structure no. 0000000000M1138

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 463 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 463 over Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,636 by 2027. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSH 463
CrossesDitch
Location2.2 M NW of Bay
RouteState Highway 463
Coordinates35.75783, -90.58019
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2018)
Projected traffic5,636 by 2027
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SH 463 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 463 over Ditch 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 May 2022.

How much traffic does SH 463 over Ditch carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SH 463 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SH 463 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.