State Highway 162 over Frog Bayou
PoorCrawford County, Arkansas · 2.2 MI S JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000005007
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 343 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 162 over Frog Bayou is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 162 over Frog Bayou in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 4 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.
It carries about 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2028. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 State Highway 162 over Frog Bayou built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 162 over Frog Bayou 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does State Highway 162 over Frog Bayou carry?
About 1,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 162 over Frog Bayou?
The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 162 over Frog Bayou?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.