US Bridges

Union CR 62 Z-H over Beech Creek

Good

Union County, Arkansas · 2.48 MI N JCT SH 15 · Structure no. 000000000022623

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2018 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Union CR 62 Z-H over Beech Creek is a concrete channel beam carrying Union CR 62 Z-H over Beech Creek in Union County, Arkansas. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 103 by 2007. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUnion CR 62 Z-H
CrossesBeech Creek
Location2.48 MI N JCT SH 15
RouteCounty Highway 62
Coordinates33.13167, -92.83528
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2018)
Projected traffic103 by 2007
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Union CR 62 Z-H over Beech Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is Union CR 62 Z-H over Beech Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does Union CR 62 Z-H over Beech Creek carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Union CR 62 Z-H over Beech Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Union CR 62 Z-H over Beech Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.