US Bridges

SH 163 Sec 05 over Ditch

Good

Craighead County, Arkansas · Poinsett County Line · Structure no. 0000000000X1566

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,793
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 163 Sec 05 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying SH 163 Sec 05 over Ditch in Craighead County, Arkansas. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,793 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2038. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 163 Sec 05
CrossesDitch
LocationPoinsett County Line
RouteState Highway 163
CountyCraighead County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.70785, -90.66138
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,793 (2018)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2038
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 163 Sec 05 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 163 Sec 05 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SH 163 Sec 05 over Ditch carry?

About 1,793 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SH 163 Sec 05 over Ditch?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SH 163 Sec 05 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.