US 62-18- Lm 0.35 over Spring River & BNSF RR
PoorPosted for loadLawrence County, Arkansas · 0.15 MI NE JCT US 63 · Structure no. 000000000001984
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 1,050 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 62-18- Lm 0.35 over Spring River & BNSF RR is a steel truss - deck carrying US 62-18- Lm 0.35 over Spring River & BNSF RR in Lawrence County, Arkansas. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,124 by 2028. The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 46 mi (74 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US 62-18- Lm 0.35 over Spring River & BNSF RR built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 62-18- Lm 0.35 over Spring River & BNSF RR 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US 62-18- Lm 0.35 over Spring River & BNSF RR carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 62-18- Lm 0.35 over Spring River & BNSF RR?
The structure is 1,050 ft (320 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US 62-18- Lm 0.35 over Spring River & BNSF RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.