US Bridges

US 62 Spur Marion over Crooked Creek

Fair

Marion County, Arkansas · .34 Miles North of US 62 · Structure no. 0000000000M1114

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
291 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
560
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 Spur Marion over Crooked Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying US 62 Spur Marion over Crooked Creek in Marion County, Arkansas. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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 560 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,040 by 2030. The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 124.3 mi (200 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62 Spur Marion
CrossesCrooked Creek
Location.34 Miles North of US 62
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyMarion County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.24799, -92.84395
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length291 ft (88.7 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.7 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic560 (2018)
Projected traffic1,040 by 2030
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed124.3 mi (200 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$602,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62 Spur Marion over Crooked Creek built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 Spur Marion over Crooked Creek 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 Spur Marion over Crooked Creek carry?

About 560 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is US 62 Spur Marion over Crooked Creek?

The structure is 291 ft (88.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 Spur Marion over Crooked Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.