US Bridges

US 62-WASHINGTON over Price Creek

Fair

Washington County, Arkansas · 3.53 MI East of Ok Line · Structure no. 0000000000A0666

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1962
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
70 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,299
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 62-WASHINGTON over Price Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 62-WASHINGTON over Price Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 96 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 3,299 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,063 by 2028. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 62-WASHINGTON
CrossesPrice Creek
Location3.53 MI East of Ok Line
RouteU.S. Route 62
CountyWashington County
StateArkansas
Coordinates35.96885, -94.48285
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,299 (2018)
Projected traffic5,063 by 2028
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$99,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 62-WASHINGTON over Price Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.

What condition is US 62-WASHINGTON over Price 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-WASHINGTON over Price Creek carry?

About 3,299 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 62-WASHINGTON over Price Creek?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 62-WASHINGTON over Price Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.