US Bridges

US 62 Carroll over Ditch

Good

Carroll County, Arkansas · 3.18 Miles East of SH 21 · Structure no. 0000000000M1101

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
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 1969, so it is 56 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2033. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS 62 Carroll
CrossesDitch
Location3.18 Miles East of SH 21
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.35199, -93.51635
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2018)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2033
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 62 Carroll over Ditch carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 62 Carroll over Ditch?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns US 62 Carroll over Ditch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.