US Bridges

US 62 Sharp County over SH 342 Spring River

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · 0.25 MI S JCT US 63 · Structure no. 000000000002056

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,078 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,200
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 Sharp County over SH 342 Spring River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 62 Sharp County over SH 342 Spring River in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 70 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 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,469 by 2028. The structure is 1,078 ft (328.6 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62 Sharp County
CrossesSH 342 Spring River
Location0.25 MI S JCT US 63
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountySharp County
StateArkansas
Coordinates36.31468, -91.49166
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
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
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,078 ft (328.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,200 (2018)
Projected traffic9,469 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 Sharp County over SH 342 Spring River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is US 62 Sharp County over SH 342 Spring 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 62 Sharp County over SH 342 Spring River carry?

About 8,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62 Sharp County over SH 342 Spring River?

The structure is 1,078 ft (328.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 Sharp County over SH 342 Spring River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.