US Bridges

US 62/412 Marion over Town Branch

Fair

Marion County, Arkansas · 0.01 MI W JCT SH 14-US 62 · Structure no. 0000000000A0676

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62/412 Marion over Town Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying US 62/412 Marion over Town Branch in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 97 years old, older 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 5 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,944 by 2028. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62/412 Marion
CrossesTown Branch
Location0.01 MI W JCT SH 14-US 62
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMarion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.22585, -92.6812
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,400 (2018)
Projected traffic10,944 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62/412 Marion over Town Branch built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 62/412 Marion over Town Branch 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 US 62/412 Marion over Town Branch carry?

About 8,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62/412 Marion over Town Branch?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US 62/412 Marion over Town Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.