US Bridges

SHIRLEYOWENRD-CR62 over Little Post Bayou

Good

Arkansas County, Arkansas · 2.11 MI E US 165-GILLETT · Structure no. 000000000023286

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
98
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

SHIRLEYOWENRD-CR62 over Little Post Bayou is a steel culvert carrying SHIRLEYOWENRD-CR62 over Little Post Bayou in Arkansas County, Arkansas. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 98 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 264 by 2007. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSHIRLEYOWENRD-CR62
CrossesLittle Post Bayou
Location2.11 MI E US 165-GILLETT
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates34.09175, -91.33631
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic98 (2018)
Projected traffic264 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SHIRLEYOWENRD-CR62 over Little Post Bayou built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SHIRLEYOWENRD-CR62 over Little Post Bayou 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SHIRLEYOWENRD-CR62 over Little Post Bayou carry?

About 98 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SHIRLEYOWENRD-CR62 over Little Post Bayou?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SHIRLEYOWENRD-CR62 over Little Post Bayou?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.