US Bridges

US 62 Boone over Ditch

Good

Boone County, Arkansas · .52 M E of Carroll County · Structure no. 0000000000M1107

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 Boone over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 62 Boone over Ditch in Boone County, Arkansas. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,191 by 2028. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesUS 62 Boone
CrossesDitch
Location.52 M E of Carroll County
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.29404, -93.28873
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,000 (2018)
Projected traffic11,191 by 2028
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 62 Boone over Ditch built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 Boone 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 Boone over Ditch carry?

About 10,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 62 Boone over Ditch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 62 Boone over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.