Super Moderator. The entire arch may not be load bearing. Likely you can raise it up some from where it is if it is load bearing.

Can you put an archway in a load-bearing wall?

Creating archways or openings in bearing walls can almost always be accomplished. ... If you decide to create a large opening in the wall, then the loads above the opening must be shifted to the sides of the opening using a properly sized beam.

How can you tell if a wall is load-bearing or non load-bearing?

To determine if a wall is a load-bearing one, Tom suggests going down to the basement or attic to see which way the joists run. If the wall is parallel to the joists, it's probably not load-bearing. If the wall is perpendicular, it's most likely load-bearing.