US Bridges

US 63 S18 Lm 12.28 over Ditch

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 5.43 MI E of US 167 · Structure no. 0000000000X1041

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 63 S18 Lm 12.28 over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 63 S18 Lm 12.28 over Ditch in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,897 by 2028. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 151 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesUS 63 S18 Lm 12.28
CrossesDitch
Location5.43 MI E of US 167
RouteU.S. Route 63
Coordinates33.23199, -92.54487
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width151 ft (46 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2018)
Projected traffic4,897 by 2028
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 US 63 S18 Lm 12.28 over Ditch built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 63 S18 Lm 12.28 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 63 S18 Lm 12.28 over Ditch carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 63 S18 Lm 12.28 over Ditch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 151 ft wide.

Who owns US 63 S18 Lm 12.28 over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.