US 62 over St. Francis River
PoorPosted for loadClay County, Arkansas · Ar/Mo Border · Structure no. 0000000000A1087
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 1,090 ft
- 33 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,159
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 62 over St. Francis River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 over St. Francis 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,159 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,854 by 2043. The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 62 over St. Francis River built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 62 over St. Francis River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does US 62 over St. Francis River carry?
About 1,159 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is US 62 over St. Francis River?
The structure is 1,090 ft (332.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns US 62 over St. Francis River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.