US Bridges

US 62 Carroll over Leatherwood Creek

Good

Carroll County, Arkansas · 9 MI SE of Benton CO LN · Structure no. 000000000007035

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
702 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 Carroll over Leatherwood Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 Carroll over Leatherwood Creek in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,500 by 2040. The structure is 702 ft (214 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

CarriesUS 62 Carroll
CrossesLeatherwood Creek
Location9 MI SE of Benton CO LN
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.42151, -93.77154
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length702 ft (214 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,500 by 2040
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 Leatherwood Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 Carroll over Leatherwood Creek 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 Leatherwood Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 62 Carroll over Leatherwood Creek?

The structure is 702 ft (214 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 Carroll over Leatherwood Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.