US Bridges

US 62 Carroll over Kings River

Good

Carroll County, Arkansas · .8 MI W JCT US62 & SH143 · Structure no. 000000000006670

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
632 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 Carroll over Kings River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 Carroll over Kings River in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 632 ft (192.7 m) long and 73 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.3 mi (68 km).

CarriesUS 62 Carroll
CrossesKings River
Location.8 MI W JCT US62 & SH143
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.39534, -93.63685
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length632 ft (192.7 m)
Longest span138 ft (42.1 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.2 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.3 mi (68 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 Carroll over Kings River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 Carroll over Kings River 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 April 2024.

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

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 62 Carroll over Kings River?

The structure is 632 ft (192.7 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42.1 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 Carroll over Kings River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.