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US 62-20- Lm 0.63 over Moark Creek

Fair

Clay County, Arkansas · .63 M E of US 67 · Structure no. 0000000000M1126

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62-20- Lm 0.63 over Moark Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 62-20- Lm 0.63 over Moark Creek 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,788 by 2028. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62-20- Lm 0.63
CrossesMoark Creek
Location.63 M E of US 67
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyClay County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.40697, -90.57726
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2018)
Projected traffic5,788 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62-20- Lm 0.63 over Moark Creek built?

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

What condition is US 62-20- Lm 0.63 over Moark Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 62-20- Lm 0.63 over Moark Creek carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62-20- Lm 0.63 over Moark Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m).

Who owns US 62-20- Lm 0.63 over Moark Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.