US Bridges

State Highway 162 over Prairie Branch- Craw Co.

Fair

Crawford County, Arkansas · 6.3 MI E JCT US 540&162 · Structure no. 0000000000X0766

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,375
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Highway 162 over Prairie Branch- Craw Co. is a concrete culvert carrying State Highway 162 over Prairie Branch- Craw Co. in Crawford County, Arkansas. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 2,375 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,681 by 2028. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesState Highway 162
CrossesPrairie Branch- Craw Co.
Location6.3 MI E JCT US 540&162
RouteState Highway 162
CountyCrawford County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.43816, -94.22224
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,375 (2018)
Projected traffic1,681 by 2028
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Highway 162 over Prairie Branch- Craw Co. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Highway 162 over Prairie Branch- Craw 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does State Highway 162 over Prairie Branch- Craw Co. carry?

About 2,375 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is State Highway 162 over Prairie Branch- Craw Co.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns State Highway 162 over Prairie Branch- Craw Co.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.