US Bridges

US 62/412 Marion over Brown Branch

Fair

Marion County, Arkansas · 4.8MI E JCT SH 125 & US62 · Structure no. 0000000000M1111

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62/412 Marion over Brown Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 62/412 Marion over Brown Branch in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 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 4,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,945 by 2028. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62/412 Marion
CrossesBrown Branch
Location4.8MI E JCT SH 125 & US62
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMarion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.25135, -92.77767
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,500 (2018)
Projected traffic5,945 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 Brown Branch built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62/412 Marion over Brown 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 62/412 Marion over Brown Branch carry?

About 4,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns US 62/412 Marion over Brown Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.