US Bridges

US 62-20- Lm 3.55 over Black River Relief

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · 3.55 MI E US 67 JCT · Structure no. 000000000003024

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
800 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62-20- Lm 3.55 over Black River Relief is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62-20- Lm 3.55 over Black River Relief in Clay County, Arkansas. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,824 by 2028. The structure is 800 ft (243.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesUS 62-20- Lm 3.55
CrossesBlack River Relief
Location3.55 MI E US 67 JCT
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.4003, -90.5264
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadH 20
Structure length800 ft (243.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2018)
Projected traffic4,824 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62-20- Lm 3.55 over Black River Relief built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62-20- Lm 3.55 over Black River Relief 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 62-20- Lm 3.55 over Black River Relief carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62-20- Lm 3.55 over Black River Relief?

The structure is 800 ft (243.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 62-20- Lm 3.55 over Black River Relief?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.