US Bridges

US 62-19- Lm 5.63 over Eleven Point River

FairPosted for load

Randolph County, Arkansas · 5.63 MI NE Lawrence CO · Structure no. 000000000002045

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,215 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,400
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62-19- Lm 5.63 over Eleven Point River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62-19- Lm 5.63 over Eleven Point River in Randolph County, Arkansas. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,160 by 2028. The structure is 1,215 ft (370.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesUS 62-19- Lm 5.63
CrossesEleven Point River
Location5.63 MI NE Lawrence CO
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.24519, -91.08758
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6 (+24 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length1,215 ft (370.3 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,400 (2018)
Projected traffic3,160 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusEligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62-19- Lm 5.63 over Eleven Point River built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62-19- Lm 5.63 over Eleven Point River 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 62-19- Lm 5.63 over Eleven Point River carry?

About 3,400 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62-19- Lm 5.63 over Eleven Point River?

The structure is 1,215 ft (370.3 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 62-19- Lm 5.63 over Eleven Point River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.