US Bridges

SH 162-CRAWFORD CO over Union Pacific Railroad

Good

Crawford County, Arkansas · 0.44 Miles South of US 64 · Structure no. 000000000007325

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SH 162-CRAWFORD CO over Union Pacific Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SH 162-CRAWFORD CO over Union Pacific Railroad in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2035. The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSH 162-CRAWFORD CO
CrossesUnion Pacific Railroad
Location0.44 Miles South of US 64
RouteState Highway 162
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.48045, -94.21639
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length263 ft (80.1 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2018)
Projected traffic9,400 by 2035
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 SH 162-CRAWFORD CO over Union Pacific Railroad built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SH 162-CRAWFORD CO over Union Pacific Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SH 162-CRAWFORD CO over Union Pacific Railroad carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is SH 162-CRAWFORD CO over Union Pacific Railroad?

The structure is 263 ft (80.1 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SH 162-CRAWFORD CO over Union Pacific Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.