US Bridges

US 62 S-5 Carroll over Dry Creek

Fair

Carroll County, Arkansas · 5.46 MI NW Boone CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006396

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,899
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 S-5 Carroll over Dry Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 S-5 Carroll over Dry Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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.

It carries about 6,899 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,465 by 2028. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesUS 62 S-5 Carroll
CrossesDry Creek
Location5.46 MI NW Boone CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.32222, -93.37978
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,899 (2016)
Projected traffic7,465 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S-5 Carroll over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 S-5 Carroll over Dry Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 S-5 Carroll over Dry Creek carry?

About 6,899 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62 S-5 Carroll over Dry Creek?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 S-5 Carroll over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.