US Bridges

US 62 Sharp County over Hackney Creek

Fair

Sharp County, Arkansas · .66 MI S Fulton CO Line · Structure no. 000000000006498

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
105 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62 Sharp County over Hackney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 62 Sharp County over Hackney Creek in Sharp County, Arkansas. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,796 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesUS 62 Sharp County
CrossesHackney Creek
Location.66 MI S Fulton CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates36.24289, -91.5925
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length105 ft (32 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2018)
Projected traffic12,796 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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 Hackney Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 62 Sharp County over Hackney 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 62 Sharp County over Hackney Creek carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62 Sharp County over Hackney Creek?

The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 62 Sharp County over Hackney Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.