US Bridges

US 62-20- Lm 14.39 over Little Cache River

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · 1.75 MI E of Mcdougal · Structure no. 000000000002861

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62-20- Lm 14.39 over Little Cache River is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 62-20- Lm 14.39 over Little Cache River in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 years old, older 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,327 by 2028. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 62-20- Lm 14.39
CrossesLittle Cache River
Location1.75 MI E of Mcdougal
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.43387, -90.35865
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2018)
Projected traffic1,327 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 62-20- Lm 14.39 over Little Cache River built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62-20- Lm 14.39 over Little Cache River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 62-20- Lm 14.39 over Little Cache River carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62-20- Lm 14.39 over Little Cache River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 62-20- Lm 14.39 over Little Cache River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.