US Bridges

US 62 Carroll over Ditch

Good

Carroll County, Arkansas · 0.4 Miles West of SH 21 · Structure no. 0000000000M1098

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 Carroll over Ditch is a concrete culvert carrying US 62 Carroll over Ditch in Carroll County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 95 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,025 by 2028. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 62 Carroll
CrossesDitch
Location0.4 Miles West of SH 21
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.3598, -93.56304
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic13,000 (2018)
Projected traffic17,025 by 2028
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 Ditch built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 62 Carroll 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 Carroll over Ditch carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 62 Carroll over Ditch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 62 Carroll over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.