US Bridges

US 62 Carroll over White River

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · Table Rock Lake · Structure no. 000000000002597

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Truss - Deck
Steel
Length
787 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,893
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 Carroll over White River is a steel truss - deck carrying US 62 Carroll over White River in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,893 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,881 by 2028. The structure is 787 ft (239.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 62 Carroll
CrossesWhite River
LocationTable Rock Lake
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.44999, -93.82294
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Deck
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+4 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length787 ft (239.9 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,893 (2018)
Projected traffic2,881 by 2028
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

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 Carroll over White River built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 Carroll over White River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 Carroll over White River carry?

About 2,893 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62 Carroll over White River?

The structure is 787 ft (239.9 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 Carroll over White River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.