US Bridges

State Highway 162 over Union Pac Rr-Crawford CO

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.6 MI E JCT US 64 · Structure no. 000000000006048

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
501 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 162 over Union Pac Rr-Crawford CO is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Highway 162 over Union Pac Rr-Crawford CO in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,113 by 2028. The structure is 501 ft (152.6 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 162
CrossesUnion Pac Rr-Crawford CO
Location0.6 MI E JCT US 64
RouteState Highway 162
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.43635, -94.32594
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length501 ft (152.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2018)
Projected traffic7,113 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 162 over Union Pac Rr-Crawford CO built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 162 over Union Pac Rr-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 Union Pac Rr-Crawford CO carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 162 over Union Pac Rr-Crawford CO?

The structure is 501 ft (152.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns State Highway 162 over Union Pac Rr-Crawford CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.