State Highway 162 over Cedar Creek
FairCrawford County, Arkansas · 1.8 MI E SH 59 · Structure no. 000000000005892
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 920
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
State Highway 162 over Cedar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 162 over Cedar Creek in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,138 by 2028. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was State Highway 162 over Cedar Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is State Highway 162 over Cedar 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does State Highway 162 over Cedar Creek carry?
About 920 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is State Highway 162 over Cedar Creek?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns State Highway 162 over Cedar Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.