US Bridges

US HWY 63 Sc 03 over Ditch

Good

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 1 MI W of Hoxie on US 63 · Structure no. 000000000006539

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,687
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US HWY 63 Sc 03 over Ditch is a concrete slab carrying US HWY 63 Sc 03 over Ditch in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7,687 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,747 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS HWY 63 Sc 03
CrossesDitch
Location1 MI W of Hoxie on US 63
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates36.05915, -91.0024
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,687 (2018)
Projected traffic7,747 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US HWY 63 Sc 03 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US HWY 63 Sc 03 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US HWY 63 Sc 03 over Ditch carry?

About 7,687 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US HWY 63 Sc 03 over Ditch?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US HWY 63 Sc 03 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.