US Bridges

US 62/412 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek

Good

Marion County, Arkansas · 11.36 MI East of SH 14 · Structure no. 000000000006058

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
274 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62/412 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62/412 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2028. The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 62/412 Marion
CrossesFallen Ash Creek
Location11.36 MI East of SH 14
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.2834, -92.53692
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length274 ft (83.5 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2028
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US 62/412 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62/412 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 62/412 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 62/412 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek?

The structure is 274 ft (83.5 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 62/412 Marion over Fallen Ash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.