US 62 - Wash Co. over Ballard Creek
PoorWashington County, Arkansas · 2.01 MI E Oklahoma State · Structure no. 0000000000A0667
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1962
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 62 - Wash Co. over Ballard Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 62 - Wash Co. over Ballard Creek in Washington County, Arkansas. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1962, so it is 95 years old, older than the Arkansas average of 45.1 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,235 by 2028. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 62 - Wash Co. over Ballard Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1962.
What condition is US 62 - Wash Co. over Ballard Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does US 62 - Wash Co. over Ballard Creek carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 62 - Wash Co. over Ballard Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns US 62 - Wash Co. over Ballard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.