US Bridges

SH 463 Sd Drain over Ditch

Fair

Poinsett County, Arkansas · 5.90 MI S Craig CO Line · Structure no. 000000000021517

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,488
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 463 Sd Drain over Ditch is a concrete channel beam carrying SH 463 Sd Drain over Ditch in Poinsett County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,488 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13 by 2028. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 463 Sd Drain
CrossesDitch
Location5.90 MI S Craig CO Line
RouteState Highway 463
CountyPoinsett County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.63324, -90.5006
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,488 (2018)
Projected traffic13 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 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 Sd Drain over Ditch built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 463 Sd Drain over Ditch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SH 463 Sd Drain over Ditch carry?

About 2,488 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SH 463 Sd Drain over Ditch?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SH 463 Sd Drain over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.