US Bridges

State Highway 162 over Flat Rockck-Crawford Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.95 MI E JCT US 64 & 162 · Structure no. 000000000003960

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
140 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 162 over Flat Rockck-Crawford Co. is a concrete slab carrying State Highway 162 over Flat Rockck-Crawford Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,028 by 2028. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesState Highway 162
CrossesFlat Rockck-Crawford Co.
Location0.95 MI E JCT US 64 & 162
RouteState Highway 162
Coordinates35.43622, -94.32163
Functional classUrban 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2018)
Projected traffic12,028 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$860,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 162 over Flat Rockck-Crawford Co. built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 162 over Flat Rockck-Crawford Co. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 162 over Flat Rockck-Crawford Co. carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 162 over Flat Rockck-Crawford Co.?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 162 over Flat Rockck-Crawford Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.