US Bridges

US Highway 62 over Muddy Fork-Washington CO

Good

Washington County, Arkansas · 0.40 MI East of CR 288 · Structure no. 000000000007178

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
472 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,644
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US Highway 62 over Muddy Fork-Washington CO is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US Highway 62 over Muddy Fork-Washington CO in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 8,644 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,660 by 2030. The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesUS Highway 62
CrossesMuddy Fork-Washington CO
Location0.40 MI East of CR 288
RouteU.S. Route 62
Coordinates35.96417, -94.33389
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHL 93
Structure length472 ft (143.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,644 (2018)
Projected traffic16,660 by 2030
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US Highway 62 over Muddy Fork-Washington CO built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US Highway 62 over Muddy Fork-Washington CO 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does US Highway 62 over Muddy Fork-Washington CO carry?

About 8,644 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US Highway 62 over Muddy Fork-Washington CO?

The structure is 472 ft (143.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US Highway 62 over Muddy Fork-Washington CO?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.