US Bridges

US 62 & US 412 over Norfork Lake-District 9

FairPosted for load

Baxter County, Arkansas · 8.49 MI E JCT SH 5 · Structure no. 000000000005770

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
3,460 ft
14 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 & US 412 over Norfork Lake-District 9 is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying US 62 & US 412 over Norfork Lake-District 9 in Baxter County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,035 by 2028. The structure is 3,460 ft (1,054.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62 & US 412
CrossesNorfork Lake-District 9
Location8.49 MI E JCT SH 5
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyBaxter County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.37066, -92.24709
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans14
Design loadHS 20
Structure length3,460 ft (1,054.6 m)
Longest span255 ft (77.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2018)
Projected traffic6,035 by 2028
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 & US 412 over Norfork Lake-District 9 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 & US 412 over Norfork Lake-District 9 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 & US 412 over Norfork Lake-District 9 carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 62 & US 412 over Norfork Lake-District 9?

The structure is 3,460 ft (1,054.6 m) long with a longest span of 255 ft (77.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 & US 412 over Norfork Lake-District 9?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.