US Bridges

US 63 over Drainage Ditch

Good

Lawrence County, Arkansas · 7.60 MI SE JCT US 63 & 67 · Structure no. 0000000000X1302

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 over Drainage Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 63 over Drainage Ditch in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,745 by 2028. The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 63
CrossesDrainage Ditch
Location7.60 MI SE JCT US 63 & 67
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates35.98791, -90.8761
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length39 ft (12 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,745 by 2028
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 63 over Drainage Ditch built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 over Drainage 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 63 over Drainage Ditch carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 63 over Drainage Ditch?

The structure is 39 ft (12 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m).

Who owns US 63 over Drainage Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.