US Bridges

US 63 Log 17.78 over Ditch

Fair

Prairie County, Arkansas · .51 MI N of Ark CO LN · Structure no. 0000000000M0348

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 Log 17.78 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 63 Log 17.78 over Ditch in Prairie County, Arkansas. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 6 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,986 by 2028. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 63 Log 17.78
CrossesDitch
Location.51 MI N of Ark CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 63
CountyPrairie County
StateArkansas
Coordinates34.57451, -91.55718
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,986 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$422,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 63 Log 17.78 over Ditch built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 Log 17.78 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 Log 17.78 over Ditch carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 63 Log 17.78 over Ditch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 63 Log 17.78 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.